Automation Data Analyst

Automation Data Analyst- Dublin/Letterkenny

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come makes an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

At UnitedHealth Group and Optum, we want to make healthcare work better for everyone. This depends on hiring the best and brightest. With a thriving ecosystem of investment and innovation, our business in Ireland is constantly growing to support the healthcare needs of the future.

Our teams are at the forefront of building and adapting the latest technologies to propel healthcare forward in a way that better serves everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, we use the most advanced development tools, AI, data science and innovative approaches to make the healthcare system work better for everyone.

An Automation Data Analyst is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data-driven software solutions that support operational and analytical business needs. The role emphasizes structured data manipulation, rule-based logic development, and process automation using modern programming languages and database technologies. Team members will build and maintain custom applications, automate data workflows, monitor rule performance, and ensure data quality across systems.

This function requires strong technical expertise in software development, database management, and scripting, with a focus on implementing scalable solutions that drive efficiency and insight. Collaboration with business stakeholders is essential to translate requirements into actionable logic and tools. While the role may involve some analytical interpretation, it is primarily focused on engineering solutions rather than traditional business intelligence or data science. This function is not intended for employees focused on standard reporting, dashboard creation, statistical modeling, or unstructured data analysis.

Primary Responsibilities of the Automation Data Analyst:

• Design, develop, and maintain software components and data-driven applications using VB.NET, C#, SQL, and Oracle

• Build and optimize rule-based logic to support operational decision-making and performance tracking

• Automate data workflows and processes using scripting and development tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort

• Monitor and troubleshoot data loads, automation scripts, and rule execution to ensure accuracy and reliability

• Conduct monthly analysis of rule performance and savings, identifying opportunities for improvement

• Collaborate with business and analytics teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for logic, processes, and system changes to ensure transparency and continuity

• Apply Agile development principles to manage tasks, iterations, and deliverables

• Identify and resolve data anomalies that may impact rule logic or system performance

• Continuously learn and adapt to new programming languages, platforms, and methodologies to support evolving project needs

• Independently develops and maintains complex data-driven software solutions

• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve challenging problems and optimize rule logic

• Recognized for expertise in structured data processing, automation, and software development

• Reviews and enhances existing code and processes to improve performance and reliability

• Continuously seeks innovative approaches to streamline data workflows and improve system efficiency

Job Scope and Guidelines

• Anticipates stakeholder needs and proactively develops scalable, automated data solutions to meet them

• Serves as a key technical resource on complex and critical data engineering and rule logic issues

• Designs and implements innovative approaches to data processing, automation, and performance monitoring

• Performs advanced conceptual and technical analysis to support operational and analytical objectives

• Reviews and improves code, logic, and data workflows developed by others to ensure quality and efficiency

• Plans and forecasts resource needs for data automation and software development initiatives

• May lead or contribute to cross-functional projects involving data engineering, automation, and analytics

• Provides clear technical explanations and documentation for complex systems and logic

• Collaborates effectively across teams and inspires peers through technical leadership and mentorship
   

   

  You will be rewarded and recognised for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications of the Automation Data Analyst: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience in software development or data engineering or equivalent experience

• Proven experience developing production-grade applications using VB.NET and C#, including debugging and performance optimization

• Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries, including joins, subqueries, and stored procedures, in a relational database environment (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)

• Experience designing and implementing automated data workflows or scripts using tools such as PowerShell, Python, or SSIS

• Experience working in an Agile development environment, including participation in sprint planning, code reviews, and iterative delivery

• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve data anomalies and ensure data integrity across systems

• Proven experience maintaining technical documentation for software logic, data processes, and automation scripts

• Strong understanding of software development principles, including modular design, version control (e.g., Git), and error handling

Preferred Qualifications of the Automation Data Analyst:

• Experience with .NET technologies beyond VB.NET and C#, such as ASP.NET, ADO.NET, or Web/WCF Services

• Experience with version control systems, especially Git, including branching, merging, and pull requests

• Familiarity with data workflow tools such as SSIS, Apache Airflow, or similar ETL frameworks

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and data manipulation

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices

• Understanding of data governance principles, including data quality, lineage, and compliance

• Prior experience in healthcare or regulated industries, with an understanding of data sensitivity and compliance requirements

• Experience working in cross-functional teams, collaborating with business analysts, data scientists, or operations teams

   

   

  Soft skills of the Automation Data Analyst:

   

   

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment

 Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalised groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.

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