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.

• Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare detail design for the Solution by discussing with PO and business. Consult with Business, Subject Master Expert, users to evaluate business requirements, evaluate existing or proposed systems, and prepare detailed technical design document from which programs will be written
• Walk-thru the technical design document with Business/SME/QA group and support team
• Prepare test planning & setup test data. Execute test planning based on project requirements
• Ensuring timely deliveries for all assigned tasks
• Participation in Design reviews, Test Case reviews, and Production Support readiness reviews for new releases
• Support QA, UAT and Release phases of the project via defect analysis, change maintenance, etc.
• Adhere to all quality requirements
• Be able to work independently
• 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:

• B.E/MCA/B.Tech / MTECH /MS Graduation (16+ years of formal education, Correspondence courses are not relevant)
• 7+ years of experience as Data Engineer: Solid knowledge on PySpark, Databricks, Solid Azure Cloud knowledge. Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines using PySpark on Databricks. Build, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot Databricks jobs and workflows. Experience with AI/ML concepts, especially agent creation (LLM-based agents, decision logic, orchestration), ability to integrate AI solutions into data pipelines or platforms
• Good knowledge of Agile practices
• Good attitude and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to identify system changes and verify that technical system specifications meet the business requirements
• Demonstrated solid problem solving, analytical kills
• Proven excellent communication and presentation skills
• Adaptable to work in evening shift (11:30 am - 8.30 pm)

• Preferred Qualification:

• Any knowledge of health care industry

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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• B.E/MCA/B.Tech / MTECH /MS Graduation (16+ years of formal education, Correspondence courses are not relevant)
• 7+ years of experience as Data Engineer: Solid knowledge on PySpark, Databricks, Solid Azure Cloud knowledge. Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines using PySpark on Databricks. Build,
• Good knowledge of Agile practices
• Good attitude and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to identify system changes and verify that technical system specifications meet the business requirements
• Demonstrated solid problem solving, analytical kills
• Proven excellent communication and presentation skills
• Adaptable to work in evening shift (11:30 am - 8.30 pm)
• Any knowledge of health care industry