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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Are you a Business Intelligence Developer looking for a permanent role where your work directly supports the delivery of healthcare services across the UK? Do you enjoy working with data, solving real-world problems, and continuously learning new technologies? If so, this opportunity at Optum UK could be the perfect fit.
We're looking for a BI Developer to join our team supporting business-as-usual (BAU) operations. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining and enhancing critical data systems that underpin healthcare decision-making. You'll be working with modern Microsoft technologies and have the opportunity to retrain and upskill as new tools and platforms are introduced.
What you'll do:
At Optum UK, we believe in the power of data to drive better healthcare outcomes. In this role, you'll be part of a team that ensures our data infrastructure is robust, efficient, and continuously evolving.
Primary Responsibilities:
Designing, developing, and maintaining ETL processes
Writing and optimising complex queries for data extraction and transformation
Supporting BAU data operations and ensuring consistent data delivery
Creating and managing reports
Developing analytical models)
Managing and troubleshooting database environments
Ensuring data integrity, quality, and consistency across systems
Collaborating with data architects, engineers, to meet operational goals
Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and exploring new technologies
Collaborating with stakeholders to develop new and innovative reporting and data solutions
Who You'll Be:
You'll be an experienced BI Developer who thrives in a data-rich environment and enjoys solving practical problems. You'll be detail-oriented, technically solid, and eager to learn.
You will 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Expert-level understanding of Microsoft SQL Server (2022 preferred)
Solid experience with SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, and SSMS
Proven ability to write and optimise T-SQL queries
Proven solid understanding of data warehousing principles and practices
Experience working with large datasets and delivering reliable data transformations
Demonstrated proactive mindset and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Proven interest in retraining and upskilling with emerging technologies
All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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.
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