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 perks and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Data Engineer (Grade 26) will support the design, development, and maintenance of scalable Big Data solutions on cloud platforms. This role is ideal for data engineers with hands-on experience in Spark-based data processing, Azure cloud services, real-time data processing and data pipeline orchestration.

The individual will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams to build reliable data pipelines, improve existing solutions, and ensure secure and efficient data operations.



The role emphasizes soldi fundamentals in data engineering, cloud technologies, and production support, while providing opportunities to grow into advanced Big Data and cloud-native architectures.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, code, test, document, and maintain high-quality, scalable data applications using Python, PySpark and Scala Spark on Azure Cloud platforms
Develop and manage data pipelines and schedule workflows using Apache Airflow, ensuring proper job dependencies and execution order
Securely manage secrets and credentials using Azure Key Vault, following enterprise security best practices
Analyze existing data pipelines and applications to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Assist in analyzing data architecture and design frameworks, working with multiple databases and data warehouses
Create prototypes and proof-of-concepts (POCs) and participate in

📌 Sr Data Engineering Analyst-Python, Scala, Azure (Noida)
🏢 Optum India
📍 Noida