Associate Data Engineer - Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

This entry level position will be responsible for development, enhancement, verification and maintenance of ETLs from various sources to the Mountain West Oracle data warehouse and to external clients. These tasks are necessary to provide data integrity and quality control required for the success of Healthcare Economics analytical data deliverables. Duties and responsibilities include: ETL Administration; data source mapping; troubleshooting; development; source data reconciliations; ETL system development; and documenting specifications.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S., preferably in the Las Vegas, NV, area, as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the success of the Mountain West HCE team
• Design, develop, maintain, monitor and execute production ETL processes
• Investigates production ETL issues/problems
• Mapping database sources to specified data formats
• Verify and validate ETL deliverables
• Troubleshoot problems and communicate to the team during an episode
• Translate concepts to requirements, and development into an automated production process
• Complete projects and development activities timely and accurately while following the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Suggest changes and enhancements for ETL processes
• Maintain ongoing self-study program to enhance knowledge of PL/SQL, Oracle, TOAD, and Informatica PowerCenter
• Document hours and development activities by following SDLC and IS Change Management guidelines

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent work experience
• Experience working in an organized and structured environment
• Knowledge of databases
• Data analysis experience
• Familiarity with PL/SQL, T-SQL
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work in Las Vegas office
• Healthcare industry experience
• Outstanding communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a changing environment
• Outstanding time management
• Ability to take direction and follow established best practices
• Ability to learn business rules/processes
• Ability to communicate with business clients

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers at OptumCare. We're on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we're creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life's best work.(sm)

OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare’s support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $54,400 to $97,000. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $60,000 to $106,700. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment

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