Cloud Data Platform Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

About The Position

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking an experienced Cloud Data Platform Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience in setting up and managing Cloud Data Platform infrastructure for Azure Cloud Data Stacks and Snowflake. The ideal candidate will also have a solid background in configuring and implementing DevOps pipelines using GitActions CI/CD and Terraform. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in setting up and managing Cloud Data Platform infrastructure for Azure Cloud Data Stacks (ADF, SHIR, LogicApps, ADLS Gen2, Blob Storage)
3+ years of hands-on experience in Snowflake configuration and optimization
3+ years of hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices, including GitActions CI/CD and Terraform
2+ years of experience with setting up, configuring, and optimizing Databricks for data engineering and analytics workloads
Hands-on experience with AI-enabled data engineering tools
Experience working within Agile delivery methodologies
Solid understanding of cloud architecture and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles
Proven excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and deliver high-quality solutions
Demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines and effectively raise critical issues
Ability to travel, if needed, based on business needs and permissible travel conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience with other cloud platforms and data solutions
Experience working with healthcare claims, member, enrollment, or clinical data
Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage Cloud Data Platform infrastructure for Azure Data Factory (ADF), Self-hosted Integration Runtime (SHIR), LogicApps, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Gen2), and Blob Storage
Configure and optimize Snowflake data warehouse solutions to meet business requirements
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitActions to ensure seamless integration and deployment processes
Utilize Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate and manage cloud resources
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver scalable, reliable cloud solutions
Monitor and troubleshoot Cloud Data Platform infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance
Implement security best practices to safeguard data and cloud resources