Senior Data Engineering Consultant

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 benefits 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex SQL databases
• Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Implement and maintain database security measures
• Develop and execute database scripts, stored procedures, and functions
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues
• Work within the Agile methodology to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Mentor and guide junior developers
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in SQL database development
• 6+ years of experience in Data analysis
• 4+ years of experience optimizing code for performance tuning
• Experience with Azure Cloud and Azure data management
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization
• Solid understanding of database design principles and best practices
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in Agile teams
• Proven excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proven solid communication and collaboration skills
• Proven highly accountable and self-motivated
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in SQL or database management
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database)
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases
• Experience as SQL Data architect
• Experience with SQL Schema design and normalization
• Experience with SQL Performance tuning
• Demonstrated ability to document work

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.

Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. All rights reserved.

Client-provided location(s): Manila, Philippines

Job ID: UHG-2317496

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-06T20:20:06