Director of Solution Architecture - Eden Prairie, MN - Full-time / Part-time

UnitedHealth Group is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team of Solution Architects in Optum Data Management in Eden Prairie, MN. The Director of Solution Architecture will play a critical role in defining the implementation Solution for projects related to Data Management (acquisition, ingest, standardization, enrichment, etc) and projects to provide end to end reporting and analytics capabilities. The implementation Solution will involve the use of Big Data capabilities like Hadoop & NoSQL databases as well as leveraging traditional DW technologies where applicable.
 
 
The candidate filling this role is expected to lead a sub-team of Solution Architects and provide day-to-day guidance and oversight on the Solutions being defined for each of the projects. As part of the oversight, this role will ensure Solutions are appropriately aligned to the end-state architecture given valid constraints and that any deviations are properly high-lighted. This role is also expected to serve in an individual contributor capacity working directly on projects as needed.
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Architect solutions for key business initiatives ensuring alignment with big data strategy and future state architecture vision

Engage proactively with employees to ensure proposed solutions appropriately meet business needs through the application of sound architectural principles

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:

12+ years in the IT profession working with data and data management technologies

3+ years of experience setting & delivering against long-term, strategic technology roadmaps

5+ years of experience with  data marts / data warehouses

3+ years of experience  leading multiple projects through the entire SDLC

1+ years of experience with Big Data architecture

Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Hadoop, NoSQL & Big Data architecture

Experience with UML notation, patterns, automated testing and SOA

Experience with integration methodologies and tools

Experience with meta data tools and techniques

Experience with data quality and data profiling tools

High accountability with a demonstrated ability to manage a team aligned to organizational goals


Prior experience managing and leading multiple direct reports

Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas (both verbally and in writing) to executives and technologists
 
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: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
 
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