Data Engineering Lead
Listed on UnitedHealth Group’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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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
This position ensures integrity/accuracy of drug product, pricing, pharmacy and prescriber data used throughout OptumRx transaction applications and reporting/analytics systems by: Performing audit activities to ensure compliance with SOX, CMS and Client requirements Engaging with vendors to request/resolve data enhancements or issues Providing compendia usage reporting Researching and resolving data related service tickets Building reports as needed to support data research and impact assessments Implementation, testing and validation of data restructuring projects Comply with all applicable Company policies, procedures, and business directives, changes including those relating to work location, team assignments, work schedules, and flexible work arrangements Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a computer science or information systems field from a four-year college or university preferred or equivalent work experience required
- 4+ years of industry experience Mid-level Data Warehouse experience including: Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, SQL/PL SQL, Airflow, Azure Infrastructure Management Mid-level DevOps experience Mid-level knowledge in testing methods and delivery processes Mid-level SQL coding and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including; Excel, Access, Word, SharePoint, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to consult on development and report design
- Proven ability to analyze, design, test and support various report/data extract applications
- Proven excellent written and verbal skills, organizational and interpersonal skills, planning and project management skills
- Proven ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of associates, managers, vendors and clients
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and identify, research, analyze and solve practical problems taking into account relevant factors and a wide variety of concrete variables
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines
- Proven ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- Proven ability to be part of a team environment as well as work independently with limited direction from management Preferred Qualifications: Healthcare claims data reporting or PBM experience Experience using mainframe applications 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.
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