Associate Software Engineer II – Data Engineer, ADF, SQL, Python

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Developing and deploying scalable Data Ingestion mechanisms for Generative AI powered solutions
• Understanding and implementing enterprise data governance policies and standards
• Adaptable to need based on working hours if required
• 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 regard 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:

• Sound knowledge of SDLC
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in developing data pipelines and automating workflows using Python in Azure Databricks
• Proficient is using Azure data management services like Azure Data Factory, Azure synapse and Azure stream analytics
• Knowledge of integrating GenAI tools in development activities
• Knowledge of consuming webAPIs
• Good exposure of SQL (like Oracle and SQL server) and NoSQL (like MongoDB, Cassandra) to handle diverse data structures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working experience in other Azure based cloud technologies
• Experience of working on Agile based development approach

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.