Remote Senior Cloud Data Architect & Pipeline Lead

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is looking for a Principal Data Engineer in Minnesota who will lead the design and implementation of cloud-based data architectures. The role requires at least 8 years of data engineering experience, proficiency in cloud platforms such as GCP, and solid skills in SQL and Python. You will collaborate with analytics teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure data quality and compliance. This role offers flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., with an annual salary range of $112,700 to $193,200 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Experience designing and building data pipelines in enterprise environments.
• Solid hands-on experience with cloud platforms, especially GCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-based data architectures.
• Build, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Collaborate with engineering and analytics teams for data reliability.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

SQL

Python

Data modeling (Databricks, Snowflake)

CI/CD workflows

Data warehousing

Tools

Terraform

Cloud Storage

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is looking for a Principal Data Engineer in Minnesota who will lead the design and implementation of cloud-based data architectures. The role requires at least 8 years of data engineering experience, proficiency in cloud platforms such as GCP, and solid skills in SQL and Python. You will collaborate with analytics teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure data quality and compliance. This role offers flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S., with an annual salary range of $112,700 to $193,200 based on qualifications.