Senior Data Engineering Lead - Snowflake, Data Bricks, Azure Data Factory
Optum is seeking a Senior Data Engineering Lead in Hyderabad to drive large-scale data warehouse solutions and architecture. The role involves setting technical standards, leading scrum teams, and managing end-to-end project execution without direct manager assistance. You will work across cross-functional teams to implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data systems. Candidates need extensive experience in data engineering, CICD pipelines, and agile methodology.
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Experience
9+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Optum is seeking a Senior Data Engineering Lead in Hyderabad to drive large-scale data warehouse solutions and architecture. The role involves setting technical standards, leading scrum teams, and managing end-to-end project execution without direct manager assistance. You will work across cross-functional teams to implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data systems. Candidates need extensive experience in data engineering, CICD pipelines, and agile methodology.
TAL's take
Solid role at a large, established healthtech organization with clear technical and project leadership responsibilities.
Clear senior leadership and architecture responsibilities defined, though the stack is broad, it is consistent with a data lead role.
Salaries at Optum
21.9 LPA average
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Must haves
- 9+ years of experience
- Experience with CICD pipelines (Jenkins and GIT)
- Solution architecture and design of large-scale data warehouse solutions
- Experience in agile development methodologies
- Experience with PM tools like Rally or Jira
- Ability to lead projects independently
- Bachelors degree
Tools and skills
Nice to have: azure data engineering certification.
About the company
Optum is a large, established healthcare division of UnitedHealth Group, functioning as a major MNC entity in India.
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