Optum ยท 12 hours ago
Software Engineer
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$71K/yr - $127K/yr
8+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Software Engineer role focuses on developing and supporting analytics solutions for the Optum Payment Integrity Platform, leveraging cloud technologies to create innovative data solutions that improve health outcomes.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Design, code, test, document, and maintain high-quality and scalable Big Data, Cloud solutions
Design and architect data solutions to suit client product needs. Develop and implement analytic solutions
Research, evaluate, and deploy new tools, frameworks, and patterns to build sustainable data pipelines
Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement on existing solutions
Implement large Data warehouse solutions in Cloud
Analyze and define customer requirements and build products specific to client needs
Work on architecting solutions for analytic platforms while partnering with cross functional teams
Make accurate development effort estimates to assist management in project and resource planning
Write technical documentation and participate in production support
Keep skills up to date through ongoing self-directed training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
8+ years of IT-related work experience
5+ years of experience in hands-on software development
2+ years of experience in Azure cloud platform & cloud services
2+ years of experience in development using Python, Spark
2+ years of experience in using tools like Databricks, Snowflake, python, pyspark, AKS
2+ years of experience in MySQL and NoSQL databases
2+ years of experience in tools such as Airflow, CI/CD using Jenkins
2+ years of experience in API development, Streaming, Kafka, event hubs
Understanding containerization and performance tuning in Data & Engineering Pipelines
Preferred
Python, PySpark, Snowflake & Databricks experience
Excellent analysis, process, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to change and adapt quickly, Excellent Team Player showcasing independence and ownership
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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