Join Optum, a global health services and technology leader dedicated to improving lives through innovative care solutions. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health optimization on a global scale. Our culture fosters inclusion, collaboration with talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and ample career development opportunities. Make a tangible impact by connecting people with the essential care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to thrive.

Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure data platforms, pipelines, and products. Drive enterprise analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives by defining data architecture standards and best practices. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to translate complex business needs into effective technical solutions. Spearhead cloud data modernization efforts, leveraging platforms like Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake. Establish and enhance operational efficiency through CI/CD, DataOps, monitoring, and automation. Provide technical leadership for enterprise data integration and metadata management. Mentor engineering teams, conduct design reviews, and foster a culture of innovation. Evaluate emerging technologies and develop strategic roadmaps to align data engineering capabilities with organizational objectives.

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field is required, alongside a minimum of 10 years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or large-scale information management. Proven expertise in building enterprise-scale analytics and data product solutions is essential. Demonstrated proficiency with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, along with hands-on experience in Databricks, Spark, SQL, and Python. Solid understanding of data warehousing principles, data lakes, metadata management, and governance frameworks is critical. Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and performance optimization practices is expected. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with experience mentoring teams, are paramount.