Hiring: Associate Data Engineer Company: Optum Location: Eden Prairie, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:05:49 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Airflow, BigQuery, CI/CD, Data Pipeline, ELT, ETL, GCP, Git, Java, Python, SQL, Scala About the job Experience: •1+ years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, or software development •1+ years of experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries •1+ years of experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Scala, or Java) for data processing Required Skills: •You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. •Transform EVA usage data into structured datasets and meaningful analytical outputs using Google Cloud Data Fusion •Assist in designing, building, and maintaining robust data integration workflows and ETL/ELT pipelines •Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate data engineering tasks, and drive continuous process improvement •Assist in designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered data solutions to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible AI usage •Evaluate emerging technology trends to inform solution design, pipeline optimization, and strategic innovation •Write clean, efficient SQL queries and data transformation scripts to support analytics and operational reporting •Monitor daily data processing workflows, troubleshoot pipeline failures, and perform data profiling to ensure data quality and accuracy Qualifications: •High School Diploma/GED •Foundational knowledge of ETL/ELT pipeline concepts, data transformation techniques, and data warehousing principles •Willingness and ability to learn and build data pipelines using Google Cloud Data Fusion (prior experience with Google Cloud Data Fusion is not required) •Demonstrated ability to analyze, profile, and troubleshoot data quality or pipeline performance issues •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field •Prior experience with or exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including Google Cloud Data Fusion or BigQuery •Exposure to cloud data platform architectures and cloud-native data integration tools •Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) or big data processing frameworks •Operational familiarity with DevOps principles, CI/CD deployment pipelines, and version control tools (e.g., Git) •All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Compensation: •$60,200 - $107,400 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!