Data Analyst

UnitedHealth Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum unit in Hyderabad seeks a data professional to design and operate scalable data pipelines and BI solutions. You will transform healthcare data into actionable insights using SQL, Python, PowerBI and Tableau within cloud environments.

Your work will involve building automated data workflows, profiling data quality, and delivering dashboards that inform decisions for business and clinical stakeholders. Collaboration with engineering and governance teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases.
• 3+ years as Data Analyst/Engineer in healthcare or analytics.
• 3+ years building BI reports with PowerBI or Tableau.
• 2+ years Python for data automation and pipelines.
• 2+ years of cloud and big data platforms (Azure, Databricks).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines using Databricks and cloud solutions.
• Develop data-driven automated solutions to address business challenges.
• Create interactive dashboards and reports with PowerBI and Tableau.
• Profile data, run analytics, and ensure data reliability across systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and governance teams to define analytics requirements.
• Adhere to company policies including flexible work arrangements.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data analysis

PowerBI

Tableau

Cloud platforms (Azure)

Databricks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Data Science / IT

Tools

Databricks

Azure

PowerBI

Tableau

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. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL processes and data pipelines utilizing Databricks, Azure/AWS/GCP cloud solutions, and relational SQL databases
• Design, develop, and deploy intelligent data-driven and automated solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible usage
• Leverage enterprise-approved technologies to streamline analytics workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous operational improvement
• Develop interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using PowerBI and Tableau to present complex business intelligence to stakeholders
• Perform comprehensive data profiling, statistical modeling, and analysis using Python and SQL to ensure data reliability and integrity across systems
• Evaluate emerging technology trends and analytical best practices to inform system architecture design and strategic innovation
• Analyze healthcare and provider and claims data to uncover operational efficiencies, trend patterns, and opportunities for performance enhancement
• Collaborate with engineering, business, and data governance teams to define analytics requirements and ensure standards are met
• 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 Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology or relevant 4-year degree
• 4+ years of experience writing complex SQL queries and working with relational databases
• 3+ years of experience working as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Provider Data Analyst, or Healthcare Analyst
• 3+ years of experience creating business intelligence reports and dashboards using PowerBI or Tableau
• 2+ years of experience developing data automation scripts and data processing pipelines using Python
• 2+ years of hands-on experience working in cloud environments (Azure) and big data platforms (Databricks)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant technical certifications in Microsoft Azure, Databricks, PowerBI, or Tableau
• Experience working with healthcare data, such as provider data, claims, or clinical metrics
• Demonstrated experience designing automated workflows or deploying machine learning/AI-driven analytical solutions
• Familiarity with data governance practices, enterprise data modeling, and quality assurance frameworks

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.