Sr. Data Engineering – Remote

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 make 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.

Chief Data Office (CDO) leverages HealthCare data and Analytics technologies to create a better consumer experience and improve our member’s health. As a Sr. Data Engineering Consultant, this role includes SAS administration and Infrastructure Engineering. Additionally, managing and maintaining the SAS environments, leading Optum SAS Platform architecture, design, strategy, and working with a business partner across the enterprise.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Install, administer, support, and maintain SAS enterprise software
• Apply the latest patches and security updates for SAS enterprise software
• Design, develop, and maintain SAS code; collaborate with other SAS developers within enterprise
• Generate documentation for architecture, installation and on-going operational support
• Engineering solutions to ensure scalability and reliability
• Work directly with external and internal customers; interact with other support teams and vendors 
• Contribute to tooling, automation, and system engineering efforts
• Navigate challenges presented by different cultures, work practices, and time zones 
• Work flexible business hours as required by global customers and business needs 
• Communicate clearly and efficiently with internal and external stakeholders
• Stay current on SAS offerings, technologies and industry trends
• Shift working as per business demand
• Participate in a 24x7x365 on-call rotation 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized 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 provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the required qualifications. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field; or 4+ years of equivalent professional experience
  
• 8+ years of experience in SAS 9.4 installation, configuration, and support
  
• 5+ years of experience in SAS Viya installation, configuration, and support
  
• 5+ years of highly proficient with Linux & Windows 
  
• 3+ years of experience in designing and implementing SAS solution on Azure; Experience IaaS
  
• U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAS 9.4 or SAS Viya Administration Certification
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI
• Experience in Health care industry
• Knowledge of Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence
• Knowledge of containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, and SaltStack
• Understanding of ITSM/ServiceNow (Incident, Problem, Change and Release Management)
• Proven solid interpersonal skills, including verbal, visual, and written communication

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy 

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

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 marginalized 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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.