Cloud Data Platform Engineer - Remote

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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Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Data Platform Engineer with over 5 years of hands‑on experience in setting up and managing Cloud Data Platform infrastructure for Azure Cloud Data Stacks and Snowflake. The ideal candidate will also have a solid background in configuring and implementing Dev Ops pipelines using Git Actions CI/CD and Terraform.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

• Design, implement, and manage Cloud Data Platform infrastructure for Azure Data Factory (ADF), Self-hosted Integration Runtime (SHIR), Logic Apps, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Gen2), and Blob Storage
• Configure and optimize Snowflake data warehouse solutions to meet business requirements
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Actions to ensure seamless integration and deployment processes
• Utilize Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate and manage cloud resources
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver scalable, reliable cloud solutions
• Monitor and troubleshoot Cloud Data Platform infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance
• Implement security best practices to safeguard data and cloud resources

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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science , Management Information Systems or similar related technical degree
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in setting up and managing Cloud Data Platform infrastructure for Azure Cloud Data Stacks (ADF, SHIR, Logic Apps, ADLS Gen2, Blob Storage)
• 3+ years of experience in Snowflake configuration and optimization
• 3+ years of experience hands‑on experience with Dev Ops tools and practices, including Git Actions CI/CD and Terraform
• 2+ years of experience with setting up, configuring, and optimizing Databricks for data engineering and analytics workloads
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles
• Proven excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Proven solid communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% when needed

• Experience with other cloud platforms and data solutions
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health 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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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