FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title for this position is Data Engineer.
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Ireland and follows a hybrid work model.
What is the primary focus of the Data Engineer role?
The primary focus of the Data Engineer role is to streamline the flow of information and deliver insights to manage Stars Analytics, helping to make healthcare decisions easier for members and saving on healthcare costs.
What types of data will the Data Engineer be working with?
The Data Engineer will work with Medicare & Retirement data migration to the cloud and integrate new data sources to improve predictive model accuracy and drive organizational efficiencies.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Data Engineer?
The primary responsibilities include data pipeline development, data integration, data transformation and processing, contributing to code development best practices, data governance implementation, and monitoring support for data systems.
What qualifications are required for this Data Engineer position?
Required qualifications include hands-on experience developing data pipelines, debugging complex data issues, fluency in SQL, understanding DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines, and proficiency in Python.
What are some preferred qualifications for this position?
Preferred qualifications include experience with Snowflake or Databricks, building data pipelines on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, familiarity with Airflow, and experience with agile/scrum methodologies.
Is experience with large data sets important for this role?
Yes, the ability to debug complex data issues while working on very large data sets with billions of records is essential.
Will the Data Engineer be working independently or with a team?
The Data Engineer will be collaborating with both business and technical audiences, implying teamwork is an important aspect of the role.
Does Optum have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?
Yes, Optum is committed to diversity and inclusion, as reflected in their mission and employment policy. They provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.