Senior Big Data Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description – Senior Big Data Software Engineer – Remote (2368154)

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives?

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Software engineering is the application of engineering to the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of software in a systematic method. The roles in this function will cover all primary development activity across all technology functions that ensure we deliver code with high quality for our applications, products and services and to understand customer needs and to develop product roadmaps.

These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies;
Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways. Generally, work is self‑directed and not prescribed. Works with less structured, more complex issues. Serves as a resource for others.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

• Design, code, test, document, and maintain high‑quality and scalable big data solutions
• Research, evaluate, and deploy new tools, frameworks and patterns to help build a sustainable big data platform
• Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing solutions
• Define and develop APIs for integration with various data sources in the enterprise
• Translate customer requirements into solution design
• Make accurate development effort estimates to assist management in project and resource planning
• Collaborate with management, quality assurance, architecture, and other development teams
• Write technical documentation and participate in production support
• Participate with prototypes as well as design and code reviews
• Keep skills up to date through ongoing self‑directed training
• The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter who can learn things quickly, who is enthusiastic and actively engaged

• 6+ years of hands‑on software development experience
• 5+ years of development experience with Scala, Python, JSON, Web Services
• 3+ years of experience in relational databases (SQL)
• 2+ years of experience in distributed systems technologies like Spark, Databricks, Hadoop, Snowflake
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodology

• 2+ years of experience in Kafka
• 2+ years with No
  
  SQL databases
• 2+ years working with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in infrastructure services on at least one major cloud platform (Azure preferred)
• Thorough understanding of service‑oriented architecture (SOA) concepts

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 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range…