Data Engineering Consultant - Snowflake

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:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and solutions using Java, APIs, and cloud technologies (Azure, Databricks, Snowflake)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement robust data integration workflows, leveraging ADF, Azure Databricks, and Github for version control and automation
• Oversee data modeling, ETL processes, and performance optimization to ensure high-quality, reliable data delivery for business needs
• Mentor and guide team members, providing technical leadership and best practices in data engineering
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data governance standards across all data engineering activities
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating and adopting new tools and technologies, such as Terraform, Kafka streaming, and Generative AI, where applicable
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data issues, ensuring system reliability and scalability
• Actively participate in project planning, code reviews, and stakeholder communications to deliver successful project outcomes
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with strong expertise in Java programming
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and data pipeline orchestration
• Experience with Generative AI skills, LLMs understanding and hands-on knowledge in building agents
• Proven experience with cloud platforms, especially Azure, and tools such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Snowflake
• Proficient in designing and developing APIs and integrating data solutions across diverse systems
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Github
• Solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and data governance best practices
• Proven excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to mentor team members and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with Terraform, Kafka streaming, and Generative AI technologies

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.