Overview
Data Analyst 2 – Dublin / Letterkenny. Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. In healthcare, evolution takes innovation, imagination, and a passion for solving problems in new and better ways.
Primary Responsibilities Of The Data Analyst
* Build out the automated pricing optimization test suite and capability.
* Explore, analyze and interpret large datasets to identify patterns, trends and anomalies.
* Perform exploratory analysis to explain pricing drivers and quantify client/business impact; present findings to non-technical stakeholders.
* Monitor performance of clients across the book of business, track client-level KPIs, identify clients that require intervention, and make recommendations to partners for action.
* Collaborate closely with business and technical colleagues in an agile-driven environment to solve problems and develop solutions through to completion.
* Support production releases through testing, monitoring, and collaboration with stakeholders across multiple teams.
* Execute manual and automated release testing. Define and refine test criteria, test cases, and test scenarios in detail.
* Work independently and with focus when needed; ensure quality in design and coding outputs.
* Maintain knowledge of the latest technologies and techniques relating to data analytics.
* Work within the solution delivery methods and standards set out.
Required Qualifications Of The Data Analyst
* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any degree where analysis, mathematics, and coding are a major component or equivalent experience
* Experience, enthusiasm and curiosity for problem solving using analytics
* Proven collaborator who enjoys working across business and technical teams to solve problems, conduct analyses and iterate based on feedback
* Ability to interpret large datasets, troubleshoot issues, and translate findings into actionable insights
* Proficient writing SQL scripts including more advanced functions
* Intermediate proficiency in Python; producing clean, maintainable code and following best practice
* Experience utilizing databases and data management
* Aptitude and experience in applying logic and mathematical concepts
* Entry level / intermediate BI development training or experience (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)
Preferred Qualifications Of The Data Analyst
* Experience contributing production code
* Experienced with version control (e.g. Git) and CI/CD pipelines
* Experience with at least one relational database (e.g. PostgreSQL) and exposure to a modern data warehouse or cloud compute environment (e.g. Azure Databricks)
* Understanding of data pipeline engineering, testing frameworks, or containerization (e.g. Docker) is a plus
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are applying. Proof will be required to support your application.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. Diversiy and inclusion are core to our culture; Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2025 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
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