Data Analyst

Optum India; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum India is looking for a data analytics professional to design and maintain scalable ETL pipelines on Databricks with cloud support (Azure/AWS/GCP). You will build data-driven solutions, automate analytics workflows, and present insights via PowerBI or Tableau to stakeholders across healthcare operations.

The role requires a strong SQL/Python background, 4+ years in data analytics or engineering, and experience with enterprise data platforms.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with SQL queries and relational databases.
• 3+ years in Data Analyst/Engineer roles in healthcare or analytics.
• 2+ years building BI dashboards with PowerBI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines using Databricks and cloud SQL databases.
• Develop data-driven solutions to address business challenges with responsible usage.
• Create interactive dashboards and reports using PowerBI/Tableau for stakeholders.
• Profile data quality and ensure data integrity across systems.

Skills

SQL

Python

PowerBI

Tableau

Databricks

ETL design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Data Science

Tools

Databricks

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

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.