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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Data Engineer - **Company:** Optum, Inc - **Location:** Minnetonka, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $91,700.0 - $163,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Business Analytics Applications, Component-Based Software Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Identity and Access Management, Machine Learning, SQL Azure, Role-Based Access Control, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, Large Language Models, Snowflake, Software Security, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Data Analytics, Data Management, Terraform, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Key Vault, Databricks - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f8cef3fbaab3f7c3 ## About the Role * 6+ years of data engineering experience with emphasis on cloud data warehousing, ETL orchestration, and analytics hosting * 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and managing Azure cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Virtual Networks) * 3+ years of hands-on experience building data pipelines and workflows using Apache Airflow and Snowflake * 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, including Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints) and Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) / Entra ID * 1+ years of experience building and supporting data models for reporting and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI * 1+ years of experience remediating infrastructure, network, and application security vulnerabilities in enterprise cloud environments, * Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of equivalent software or data engineering experience in lieu of a degree * 1+ years of experience designing, building, or deploying AI/ML model integrations and AI-assisted data tools within cloud data solutions * 3+ years of hands-on experience building data pipelines and workflows using Databricks * Experience integrating generative AI, LLM pipelines, or machine learning feature stores into cloud data architectures * Experience developing custom visual reports and dashboards using Power BI integrated with Snowflake or Databricks * Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or Azure Security Engineer Associate) * Industry certifications in Snowflake or Databricks (e.g., Snowflake SnowPro Core, Databricks Certified Data Engineer) * Advanced expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates for automated deployment of networking and identity resources * All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team in building, securing, and optimizing end-to-end data analytics, reporting, and AI-powered solutions. In this role, you will leverage technologies such as Apache Airflow, Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI, and modern AI capabilities to build scalable data platforms and automate enterprise workflows on Azure. You will also be responsible for securing cloud environments using Azure Networking configurations, managing elevated access through Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and remediating vulnerabilities across application and infrastructure layers while driving responsible innovation across cross-functional teams., * Architect, build, and maintain data pipelines and analytics solutions using Apache Airflow, Databricks, Snowflake, and Power BI on Azure cloud infrastructure * Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and data integrations to address complex business challenges with an emphasis on responsible AI practices * Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, automate data engineering tasks, and drive continuous improvement * Implement and manage secure Azure Networking components (VNets, Private Endpoints, NSGs) to protect data solutions and control network traffic * Enforce least-privilege security models and access control governance utilizing Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and role-based access controls (RBAC) * Identify, investigate, and remediate security vulnerabilities across infrastructure, networking, and application components in alignment with compliance guidelines * Evaluate emerging technology and AI trends to inform solution design, platform architecture, and strategic data innovation * Collaborate with delivery teams and shared infrastructure operations to streamline data platform deployments, monitoring, and operational support * Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions to address complex business challenges with emphasis on responsible use of AI You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Fully Orchestrating Databricks from Airflow](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/336-fully-orchestrating-databricks-from-airflow) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Best Practices for Using GitHub Secrets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1214-best-practices-for-using-github-secrets) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)