Senior Data Engineer - Remote Eligible

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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.

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Senior Data Engineer

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for the architecture, implementation, and end-to-end optimization of Oracle Exadata Database Machines both On-Prem and Exadata Cloud Services (ExaCC/ExaCS). This role bridges the gap between core infrastructure management and modern data application development, ensuring 24/7 operational availability for mission-critical, large-scale (petabyte-range) data environments.

These roles include, but are not limited to analysis, design, coding, engineering, testing, debugging, standards, methods, tools analysis, documentation, research and development, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. With every role in the company, each position has a requirement for building quality into every output. This also includes evaluating new tools, new techniques, strategies; Automation of common tasks; build of common utilities to drive organizational efficiency with a passion around technology and solutions and influence of thought and leadership on future capabilities and opportunities to apply technology in new and innovative ways.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure & Architecture
• Performance Engineering
• Operations Support (Including on-call duties)
• Automation & DevOps
• Lifecycle Management
• Security & Compliance
• Leverage AI for all above

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 5+ years of experience in Exadata or Oracle database administration, operations, and production support
• 5+ years of experience in resolving performance tuning issues
• 5+ years of experience in Monitoring, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Backup/Recovery Management, DB Provisioning/de-provisioning, HA/DR, Patching, upgrades and capacity administration
• 5+ years of experience in Incident Management, Problem Management and Change Management
• 5+ years of experience in documenting solutions and training operational teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience using ZDLRA as Backup solution would be an added benefit
• Experience in ticketing tools such as ServiceNow

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.