Associate Data Analyst - Scala, PySpark, Azure cloud, AI

Optum India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum India is seeking a data analytics professional to join our Azure-based technology team. You will develop and refine algorithms, automate processes with AI use cases, and contribute to high-quality deliverables that add business value.

The role requires 1+ year in data analytics, Scala/PySpark coding, Azure cloud expertise, and familiarity with CI/CD and Agile practices. You will collaborate with business teams to translate needs into scalable solutions and support health outcomes at scale.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of overall experience in Data Analytics.
• 1+ years of coding experience with Scala, PySpark.
• Solid experience on Azure cloud.
• CI/CD and Agile methodologies knowledge (Rally a plus).
• Good understanding of APIs.
• Good understanding of AI technology and LLMs.
• Proven ability to communicate with business teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the algorithms depending upon business logic received from business teams requirements in Azure environment
• Automation of existing process using AI use cases
• Add business value to project by enhancing the quality deliverables
• Innovation ideas and new tech introducing to project
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives

Skills

Data analytics

Scala

PySpark

Azure cloud

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

APIs

AI & LLMs

Communication with business teams

Education

Graduate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Rally

Job description

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.

Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance the algorithms depending upon business logic received from business teams requirements in Azure environment
• Automation of existing process using AI use cases
• Add business value to project by enhancing the quality deliverables
• Innovation ideas and new tech introducing to project
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of overall Experience working on Data Analytics
• 1+ years of solid Coding experience working on Scala, PySpark
• Solid experience on Azure cloud
• Solid knowledge of CI/CD and Agile methodologies(knowledge of Rally is a plus)
• Good understanding on APIs
• Good understanding of AI technology and LLMs
• Proven good communication to interact with business team and discuss business technical solutions.

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.