Job description
Job details
- Location: Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
- Work mode: Remote
- Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
- Salary: Salary details are available in the employer description.
Role overview
UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to join Optum's technology team in a fully remote capacity across Canada. This role focuses on building and maintaining data infrastructure that directly improves health outcomes for millions of people. You will work with a talented, inclusive team to connect people with care, pharmacy benefits, and health resources through scalable data solutions.
Job details
This is a full-time, remote position based in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with flexibility to work from anywhere in Canada. Salary details are available in the employer description. The role offers comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery through data engineering.
Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable data pipelines for healthcare analytics
- Optimize data infrastructure to support millions of health records
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions
- Implement best practices for data quality and governance
- Support care delivery systems with reliable data architecture
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in data engineering or related field
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and ETL frameworks
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of data warehousing and big data technologies
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Benefits
- Fully remote work across Canada
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Career development and training opportunities
- Inclusive and supportive team culture