Senior Data Engineer

June 3, 2026

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 <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;orphans:2;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;user-select:text;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">Caring. Connecting. Growing together.<span class="eop" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;line-height:115%25;mso-color-alt:windowtext;orphans:2;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;user-select:text;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> The health solutions marketplace is hungry for new ideas, innovative products and software that drive elevated performance for the business and the customer. The UnitedHealth Group family of businesses is finding incredible solutions to that marketplace every day by bringing out the best in our software engineering teams. We serve customers across the health system. Not only do we have more of them every day, we also have more technology, greater data resources and far broader expertise than any competitor anywhere. We're out to change the way our businesses and consumers engage with technology. If you're in, you'll be challenged like never before. It's time to join this history making.You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Work with engineering leadership to implement and support inbound data integrations to ingest data to satisfy CPS requirements</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Complete assigned sprint stories to develop new and maintain existing data pipelines to bring in data to the CPS Enterprise Data Warehouse to support corporate initiatives</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Build and support outbound data interfaces to deliver reporting and data products within agreed upon SLA per customer contracts such as Exchange DX reporting, Data Extract reporting among others</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Mentor junior developers and contractors to scope tasks, shape and review work to ensure project deadlines are met</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Includes Usage of AI Tools like Github Copilot, M365</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions using no-code, low-code, and advanced platforms, translating business needs into scalable applications that enhance products, workflows and decision-making</li></ul>You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;"><a name="OLE_LINK2">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field</a></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;">4+ years of experience modeling, designing, building, and supporting data integration processes (consumption, transformation and sharing)</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;">2+ years of demonstrated experience and proficiency with AI tools and libraries for developing AI data corpus, models and agents</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;color:black;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;">Intermediate level of proficiency in SQL, Python and data libraries used in profiling, transforming and validating large datasets </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications: <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Specialty Pharmacy and/or healthcare experience preferred; aptitude for acquiring strong industry knowledge</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;">Databricks experience and/or certifications – Lake House, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, pipeline integration</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Experience with modern healthcare data transport mechanisms and Optum specific tools</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;">Ability to translate complex technical requirements into business value for stakeholders while providing clear technical documentation for junior engineers</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="background-color:white;line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;">Deep team involvement throughout the SDLC - a track record of performing code reviews and establishing best practices for team members</li></ul>Soft Skills:<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Ability to quickly grasp complex technical and business concepts and express them in clear language</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with internal and external clients</li></ul>*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.<span class="eop" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;mso-color-alt:windowtext;orphans:2;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;user-select:text;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"> Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO #GREEN

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