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UnitedHealth Group

Lead Analytics Engineer - Remote

UnitedHealth Group, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516


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 Cthey need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.Our team provides Analytic Application development and support for Optum Payment Integrity. We provide data analytic development services that identify overpayments or recoveries for Fraud Waste Abuse and Error (FWAE), and Provider Education. This position will develop new analytics, enhance existing analytics, and maintain and improve the applications that support these analytics using bigdata tools, Azure, Pyspark and PL/SQL.You’ll

enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Design, develop and implement analytics rules enginesResearch, evaluate, and deploy new tools, frameworks, and patterns to build sustainable Big Data platformIdentify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutionsDefine and develop APIs for integration with various data sources in the enterpriseAnalyze and define customer requirementsAssist in defining product technical architectureMake accurate development effort estimates to assist management in project and resource planningCreate prototypes, proof-of-concepts & design and code reviewsCollaborate with management, quality assurance, architecture, and other development teamsWrite technical documentation and participate in production supportKeep skills up to date through ongoing self-directed training

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:8+ years of experience in hands-on software development5+ years of experience in Oracle databases and PL/SQL3+ years of experience in development with Python using Pandas, and Spark2+ years of experience in Azure cloud platform or similar cloud platform2+ years in Bigdata tools, like Databricks, Spark, CassandraPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree2+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum methodology and best practicesExperience in scheduling tools, such as ADF/AirflowData analysis experienceFunctional testing experienceHealthcare industry experienceUnderstanding of SOA (service-oriented architecture) conceptsProven excellent analysis, process, problem solving and critical thinking skills*All employees working remotely will be

required

to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only:

The salary range for

this role

is $104,700 to $190,400 annually.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group

complies with

all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group,

you’ll

find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate

pool

has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to

volume

of applicants.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.

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