Senior Software Engineer – SQL, Airflow, Python, Snowflake, Azure

Optum

5 - 10 years

Gurugram

Posted: 04/06/2025

Job Description

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.

Team is looking for a Senior Data engineering resource – this role requires build and manage data pipelines, convert business logic into data processes, extensive stakeholder interaction and technical solution capabilities to assist IT and business teams in a consultative manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Build and manage data engineering pipelines in Azure and Airflow
  • Develop and manage the business logic in SQL and Python
  • Monitoring the ETL processes
  • Come up with recommendations on best possible solution approaches to fix glitches and data issues
  • Work as a self-driven Individual Contributor
  • Work closely with Business/SA/BA/Data Team to ensure requirements are well documented and clear
  • Support team on day to day tasks to achieve business goals. Be accountable for timely quality delivery of assigned team/modules
  • 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

Eligibility

To apply to an internal job, employees must meet the following criteria:

  • SG 25 & SG 26 can apply
    • SG 25 will move to SG 26
    • SG 26 will move laterally
  • Performance rating in the last common review cycle of “Meets Expectations” or higher
  • Not be on any active CAP (Corrective Action Plan) or active disciplinary action
  • Time in Role Guidelines
    • Should have been in your current position for a minimum of 12 months, if you have not met the recommended minimum time in role, discuss your career interest with your manager and gain alignment prior to applying. And share the alignment email with respective recruiter while applying

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in SQL, Python, ETL tool (Airflow), Database, Snowflake, Azure
  • Solid hands-on experience on building data pipelines in Airflow and Python
  • Solid experience in working on Snowflake environment
  • Solid hands-on experience on Sql writing and good understanding of sql concepts joins, group functions, analytics function etc.
  • Working experience on project related to Database, ETL, Data analysis and Reporting Applications
  • Solid fundamental knowledge of Database key concepts, Data warehousing, Data models etc.
  • Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

About Company

Optum is a leading health services and innovation company, part of UnitedHealth Group. It combines data, technology, and clinical expertise to improve healthcare delivery, reduce costs, and enhance outcomes. Optum operates across three core areas: OptumHealth (care delivery), OptumInsight (data and analytics), and OptumRx (pharmacy care services), serving millions of individuals, employers, and healthcare organizations globally.

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