Data Engineer

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Data Engineer on the Corporate Services Reporting, Analytics, and Data (RAD) team, you will be responsible for designing, constructing, testing, and maintaining highly scalable data management systems for various components of our enterprise. This data will be leveraged by Real Estate Services, Enterprise Procurement, Employee Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental, Social, & Governance and other groups. You will also be working with Corporate Services customers to identify and automate processes that are currently done manually.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build high-performance data-pipelines from POC to mature algorithmic data cubes
• Implement automated workflows and routines using workflow scheduling tools
• Develop set processes for data mining, data modeling, and data production
• Integrate new data management and engineering tools into existing structures
• Build and use tools to understand data lineage and eliminate data duplication
• Collaborate with data analysts, scientists, and BI team members on project goals

Skillsets:

• Familiarity with database architecture, querying, and schema design
• Familiarity with data pipeline and workflow management tools
• Knowledge of scripting languages
• Familiarity with data warehousing solutions

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with Excel and/or experience with software packages such as Python, R, SAS or SPSS
• Knowledge of SQL and experience with SQL databases
• Proven analytical and technical skills with the ability to build data pipelines and understand the necessary needs for data transformation
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex data analysis results to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven solid attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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.