Data Engineering Consultant

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.

We are seeking a Database Developer to assist in building out database schema, supporting existing databases, monitoring performance, and deploying schema changes. The role involves delivering data to customers using feeds and reports, identifying SQL performance problems, and implementing solutions. The Database Developer will collaborate with Developers, Architects, Business Analysts, DevOps, Project Managers, and management to develop and resolve issues, and provide necessary data for report writers

Description: We are seeking a Database Developer to assist in building out database schema, supporting existing databases, monitoring performance, and deploying schema changes between our environments for our development team. You will also be responsible for delivering data to our customers using feeds and reports, identifying SQL performance problems, proposing new solutions, and implementing changes to resolve these issues. In this role, you will work with Developers, Architects, and Business Analysts to develop and resolve current issues, and collaborate with DevOps, Project Managers, and management to provide necessary data for report writers as requested. You will also gain exposure to the many other products and platforms that our team develops and/or uses.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL databases
• Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Implement and maintain database security measures
• Develop and execute database scripts, stored procedures, and functions
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues

• Work within the Agile methodology to deliver high-quality software solutions



• 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 Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in SQL database development
• 2+ years of experience in Data analysis
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization
• Solid understanding of database design principles and best practices
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in Agile teams
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proven solid communication and collaboration skills
• Proven highly accountable and self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in SQL or database management
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database)
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases

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.