Senior I O Engineering Consultant

UnitedHealth Group; Bengaluru; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced SQL Server/Data Platform Specialist to monitor and optimize SQL Server environments in cloud and on-premises settings. You will oversee backups, security access, change management, and performance tuning to ensure reliable data services for our health care platforms.

The role requires 5+ years in live business environments, strong T-SQL/SSIS/SSRS skills, and the ability to communicate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CIS or equivalent with 5+ years in a live business environment.
• 4+ years of experience supporting SQL Server in a cloud environment.
• Knowledge of relational databases, data warehousing concepts, and SQL Server 2016+ (T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS).
• AI First mindset and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SQL Server instances and data repositories in the SCA environment.
• Ensure backups are completed, troubleshoot failures, verify integrity.
• Manage access to SQL Servers in line with SCA, HIPAA, and SOX guidelines.
• Maintain servers according to guidelines, vendor-led systems included.
• Tune SQL Server and data repositories for optimum performance.
• Cross-train with Data Operations and follow change management for deployments.
• Document procedures and adhere to company policies.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

SSIS

SSRS

Azure Cloud

Backups & Recovery

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

Azure SQL Database

PowerShell

Azure DevOps

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.

User Responsibilities:
Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the SQL Server instances and other data repositories in the SCA environment
• Ensuring the backups of SQL Server instances are completed successfully, troubleshooting backup failures, and verifying the backups are complete
• Ensuring that the access to SQL Servers and other data repositories is implemented and maintained according to SCA, Industry, HIPPA, and SOX security guidelines and regulations
• Ensuring that SQL Servers that are maintained by vendors or local IT resources are maintained following SCA, Industry, HIPPA, and SOX guidelines and regulations
• Tuning SQL Servers and other data repositories to ensure optimum response and resource utilization
• Rotating through administrative functions and cross training with the Data operations team
• Following change management processes for all database related changes and deployments
• Documenting and adhering to standard procedures and best practices
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems, or equivalent, with 5+ years practical experience in a live business environment
• 4+ years of experience supporting SQL Server in a cloud environment
• Knowledge of relational database concepts, modern data warehousing concepts, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and higher, T-SQL, SSIS, and SSRS
• Understanding of basic ASC systems, data structures, and accounting implementations
• AI First mindset
• Ability to operate a computer for prolonged periods of time
• Proven ability to clearly explain technical issues to non-technical individuals
• Proven proactive, decisive, action-oriented individual with solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proven excellent interpersonal, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to be broadly focused on multiple efforts concurrently
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization; including staff, business stakeholders, and all levels of management
• Ability to travel occasionally, as needed

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.

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