Data Platform Architect - Remote

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The Data Platform Architect will be part of the reporting team and will focus on the internal financial department requirements. This role primarily performs report requirements gathering, testing, Agile process and intake support, and financial data modeling. The team is responsible for developing and supporting reporting for internal and external stakeholders. The development tools that the team utilizes include: Power BI, ZAP, Alteryx, SSIS, SQL, and Acterys.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain complex financial data models for business data analysis and reporting purposes
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design appropriate data models that align with business needs
• Evaluate and recommend data modeling tools and technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy of data modeling processes
• Create and maintain data dictionaries and metadata repositories to ensure consistency and integrity of data models
• Identify and resolve data model performance issues to optimize database performance and enhance overall system functionality
• Document and communicate data model designs and standards to ensure understanding and compliance across the organization
• Stay current with industry best practices and trends in data modeling and incorporate new techniques and methodologies into our data modeling processes
• Partnering with IT and the database team to manage requirements and expectations tied with Data Analytics and reporting efforts
• Presenting results and possible areas for improvement
• Reviews the work of others
• Develops innovative approaches
• Sought out as expert within their area
• Serves as a leader/mentor

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.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship 
• Located within the U.S.
• 3 years of experience with an industry standard data modeling tool
• Experience in designing and implementing database structures
• Experience creating and maintaining ETL processes with tools, such as Alteryx, SSIS, and ZAP
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and a solid understanding of financial analysis terminology and best practices
• Knowledge of industry best practices for data modeling and database design
• Intermediate proficiency with SQL including experience crafting complex queries with joins, subqueries, aggregates, and functions  
• Familiarity with data warehousing
• Proven ability to create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data requirements
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Acterys data modeling tool
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools
• Experience with Alteryx, SSIS, ZAP, or other ETL tools 
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization of database queries
• Experience in healthcare industry

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Salary : $88,000 - $173,200