Data Engineering Consultant

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

As a Power BI Developer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and supporting externally facing Power BI dashboards and reports for our clients and partners. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand complex business requirements and translate them into compelling, actionable analytics. This is a high-visibility, high-impact opportunity for a dynamic professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a customer-first mindset.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain visually compelling Power BI reports, dashboards, and data models for external clients, ensuring high interactivity, usability, and performance
• Leverage Azure Databricks and Azure Synapse Analytics for advanced data integration, ETL/ELT processing, and scalable data storage to support analytical solutions
• Translate complex business requirements into robust technical specifications, and develop, test, and optimize Power BI solutions that address key business objectives
• Proactively provide support and troubleshooting for externally facing Power BI applications, ensuring prompt resolution of incidents and minimal downtime for end users
• Work cross-functionally with business analysts, data engineers, and product teams to gather requirements, identify pain points, and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions
• Stay current with the latest advancements in Power BI, Azure ecosystem, and data visualization methodologies, continuously recommending improvements and integrating best practices
• Ensure rigorous data governance, quality, security, and compliance across all Power BI assets, supporting consistent and accurate representation of organizational data
• Ensure meticulous attention to data consistency, integrity, and documentation
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications would be an advantage
• 3+ years of proven experience as a Power BI Developer or Data Engineer, with a focus on developing and maintaining Power BI applications
• Experience in Agile methodologies and principles, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
• Solid knowledge of Azure Databricks, Synapse, and other related technologies in the Azure Cloud
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and conduct necessary tests
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve data-related issues and ensure data consistency and integrity
• Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working with business partners, stakeholders, and team members
• Solid organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders
• Customer-service oriented with a problem-solving attitude

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex analytical insights to both technical and non-technical external stakeholders
• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills, delivering creative solutions to challenging data and reporting issues
• Demonstrated expertise in balancing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in fast-paced, client-facing environments
• Superior organizational and time management abilities, with a proactive and customer-centric approach to project delivery and support
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, fostering a positive, results-oriented work culture

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience in Power BI development, including DAX, Power Query, custom visuals, and embedding reports in customer-facing applications
• Experience with API integrations, Row-Level Security (RLS), and data security best practices in externally facing business intelligence applications
• Advanced proficiency with Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and other Azure data services for large-scale data processing and analytics
• Solid understanding of data architecture, data warehousing concepts, and database design, preferably with SQL-based and cloud-native technologies
• Solid competency in code versioning tools such as Git, with experience managing deployments and collaborating in a DevOps environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Understanding or experience with AI/ML techniques and their application in data analysis

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.