Associate Data Engineer - National Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care firm is seeking an Associate Data Engineer to ensure data quality and operational continuity. The role requires knowledge in SQL and Python, along with experience in production support. This position offers flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. and an annual salary range of $58,800 to $105,000. Join us in building a responsive and equitable health care system.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of experience in a data-based product team.
• 1+ years of experience in production support.
• 6+ months of experience in SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous availability of critical analytics products.
• Conduct real-time data monitoring and identification of anomalies.
• Enforce adherence to data security standards.

Skills

SQL

Python or another scripting language

Ticket handling

Log analysis

Issue triage

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field

3+ years of hands-on production support experience

Tools

ADF or other orchestration tool

Databricks

Job description

Associate Data Engineer - National Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities, and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shift between 9am - 5pm EST. Although rare, applicants will need to have the ability to work after hours or weekend hours due to business needs

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operational Continuity: Ensures continuous availability of critical analytics products, facilitates rapid incident resolution, minimizing downtime and operational disruption
• Data Quality and Integrity: Conducts real-time data monitoring and proactive identification of anomalies, prevents propagation of inaccurate or outdated data that could compromise business decisions
• Compliance and Governance: Enforces stringent adherence to data security standards and governance policies, protects data assets, reducing operational and regulatory risks
• Platform Modernization & Migration Support: Coordinates effectively across technical and business teams during migration from legacy systems to cloud-based platforms, ensures seamless transition by validating production readiness, executing detailed cutover plans, and managing rollback contingencies if needed

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:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field OR 3+ years of hands-on production support experience working in a data-based product team preferably in a cloud based or hybrid environment
• 1+ years of hands-on production support experience working in a data-based product team preferably in a cloud based or hybrid environment
• 6+ months of experience in ticket handling, issue triage, log analysis and troubleshooting
• 6+ months of experience in SQL in a support or QA context
• 6+ months of experience in working knowledge of Python or another scripting language

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work EST or CST hours
• Exposure to building or supporting pipelines using ADF or other orchestration tool
• Understanding of ETL concepts using tools like Databricks

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution. The salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.