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Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum is seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Technical Lead Architect  to provide technical leadership and hands-on delivery for Master Data Management services supporting the Health and Human Services Innovation Incubator (HHSi2) project led by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). This role will focus on Informatica MDM, Informatica PowerCenter, data integration, data quality, data governance, and analysis capabilities that support a unified cross-agency client/member view across State programs, as well as individual statewide MDM use cases.

The selected candidate will lead MDM technical delivery, guide MDM/ETL specialists and developers, support Informatica workflows and data loads, develop and optimize SQL and Python-enabled automation where appropriate, troubleshoot production issues, support QA/testing, and help maintain reliable MDM operations.

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:

• 8 years of experience in MDM, ETL, data integration, enterprise data platforms.

• 5 years of hands-on experience with Informatica MDM and Informatica PowerCenter.

• Strong experience developing ETL mappings, mapplets, sessions, workflows, transformations, scheduling, monitoring, and troubleshooting Informatica jobs.

• Strong SQL experience, with large MDM and DBMS enterprise relational platforms.

• Experience with data quality, matching, unique client/member identifier, standardization, reconciliation, and data governance concepts.

• Experience supporting ETL/MDM operations, performance tuning, issue resolution, and SDLC delivery.

• Experience with Python programming for scripting, automation, testing, or data processing support.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in other MDM tools including Cloud-native MDM solutions.

• Experience developing software or workflows in Python or other open-source tools.

• Experience working in State Government, public sector, or regulated environments.

• Experience with Agile/Scrum Sprint development and iterative/incremental delivery.

• Experience with healthcare, Medicaid, claims, eligibility, provider, or Health and Human Services data.

• Exposure to interoperability formats such as X12, EDI, XML, JSON, APIs, or HL7/FHIR.

• Exposure to cloud data platforms or modernization initiatives such as Azure, ADF, Databricks, Snowflake, Data Lake, or comparable technologies is a plus.

• Experience with on-prem-to-cloud migration, MDM modernization, or EDW / ETL modernization initiatives.

• Exposure to automation, AI/ML, GenAI, or LLM-assisted engineering for development, testing, documentation, profiling, or data quality is a plus.

• Ability to operate in a telecommute environment and matrix organization with minimal direction.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth 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 $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.  

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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