Big Data Java Solution Architect - Eden Prairie, MN

At Optum, we are focused on doing things that have not been done yet; helping improve lives in ways that were unthinkable until we thought of them. Do you enjoy working with an elite team, empowered to do your best? If so, please consider this your opportunity to see your ideas come to life.  Optum is known for its innovative approach to health care. 

Widely regarded as innovators and thought leaders, our executive team has served in key administration roles, on the boards of national and community-based organizations, and in a number of advocacy roles for health care and community-based organizations. We have spent decades investing in the technology and information capabilities that help us bring new ideas to market faster; we have developed solutions that are practical today and scalable for tomorrow; and we have created collaborative teams dedicated to innovation across each of our businesses to share our best thinking. The world will never be the same.  And neither should you.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team of Solution Architects in Optum Data Management in Eden Prairie, MN. The Solution Architect will play a critical role in defining the future state data management capability (Data Fabric) being built on Big Data capabilities like Hadoop & NoSQL databases as well as by leveraging traditional DW technologies where applicable.

The candidate filling this role is expected to take the lead in gaining technical understanding of Big Data technologies and in particular gain working technical knowledge of managing massive volumes of data leveraging Hadoop. This role will be working hands on to develop proofs-of-concepts (POC) to identify viable options for implementing a particular data management need. This role will also pass on the learning to peers for knowledge sharing.

Primary responsibilities:

• Architect solutions for key business initiatives ensuring alignment with future state analytics architecture vision


• Work closely with the project teams as outlined in the SDLC engagement model to provide guidance in implementing solutions at various stages of projects


• Engage constructively with project teams to support project objectives through the application of sound architectural principles


• Develop and validate that the proposed solution architecture supports the stated & implied business requirements of the project


• Review technical team deliverables for compliance with architecture standards and guidelines


• Adopt innovative architectural approaches to leverage in-house data integration capabilities consistent with architectural goals of the enterprise


• Create architectural designs for different stakeholders that provide a conceptual definition of the information processing needs for the delivery project

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years in the IT profession


• Minimum 5 years of experience with Java development w/ 2 years in lead developer role




• Definition and development of framework architecture


• Strategies for supporting schema evolution


• Near real-time processing and continuous data integration


• Experience with build lifecycle using Maven / Gradle


• Experience delivering against long-term, strategic technology roadmaps


• Success leading multiple projects through the entire SDLC


• High accountability with a demonstrated ability to deliver


• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas (both verbally and in writing) to executives and technologists


• Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with UML notation, patterns, automated testing and SOA


• Experience with Hadoop & Big Data architecture


• Experience creating Data Mart / Data Warehouse


• Experience with integration methodologies and tools


• Experience with Meta Data tools and techniques


• Experience with data quality and data profiling tools
  

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world?s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work(sm)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.




UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Job keywords: Java, Maven, Gradle, SDLC, UML, Hadoop, Big Data, SOA, Data Mart, Data Warehouse, Meta Data Eden Prairie, MN, Minnesota