Advisory Sr. Consultant, Cloud Data Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

41d•Remote

About The Position

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. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Data Engineer to join our team for a Cloud Data Modernization project. The successful candidate will be responsible for migrating our on-premises Enterprise Data Warehouse to a modern cloud-based data platform utilizing Azure Cloud data tools and Snowflake. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Cloud Data Engineer
3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure Cloud data tools (ADF, SHIR, LogicApps, ADLS Gen2, Blob Storage) and Snowflake
3+ years of experience in ETL development using on-premises databases and ETL technologies
3+ years of experience with Python or other scripting languages for data processing
2+ years of experience with development in Databricks for data engineering and analytics workloads
Proficiency in DevOps and CI/CD practices using GitActions
Experience with Agile methodologies
Proven excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Proven solid communication and collaboration skills
Proven solid analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
Ability to travel up to 10%25

Nice To Haves

Certification in Azure or Snowflake
Experience with data modeling and database design
Proven knowledge of data governance and data quality best practices
Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)

Responsibilities

Lead the migration of the ETLs from on-premises database platform-based data warehouse to Azure Cloud and Snowflake
Design, develop, and implement data platform solutions using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Self-hosted Integration Runtime (SHIR), Logic Apps, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Gen2), Blob Storage, and Snowflake
Review and analyze existing on-premises ETL processes developed in SSIS and T-SQL
Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines using GitActions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and data flow
Optimize and troubleshoot data pipelines and workflows
Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards