Senior Data Analyst - Dublin or Letterkenny
Optum is a global organisation 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.
Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.
Join us to start Caring.
Connecting.
Growing together.
About the Role
As a Fortune 5 business, we are one of the world's leading healthcare companies.
There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.
We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals.
With a continued record of growth and stability, we are on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
As a Senior Data Analyst, you will support the modernization of Optum Rx's core underwriting tools and serve as a subject matter expert in these tools.
These tools are critical for bid pricing and rebate forecasting and are currently Excel-based.
You will translate actuarial and underwriting logic into scalable, cloud-based applications with user-friendly front ends, working closely with underwriters, actuaries, technology, and analytics partners to ensure accuracy, transparency, and usability.
Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny offices and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
Primary Responsibilities for the Senior Data Analyst
Support the redesign and migration of actuarial and pricing tools from Excel into Azure-based applications
Translate business and actuarial requirements into robust technical solutions
Support the development of intuitive GUIs for underwriters and actuaries
Ensure outputs are accurate, auditable, and aligned with business expectations
Establish coding standards, testing frameworks, and technical documentation
Design, develop, and evaluate predictive and prescriptive models and advanced algorithms to identify trends and business opportunities leading to prototype development
Mentor junior developers and analysts, providing technical and business guidance
You will be rewarded and recognised for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications and Skills for the Senior Data Analyst
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience in software development, data analytics, or financial/actuarial systems
Programming proficiency in Python and SQL, or similar coding languages
Experience with financial modeling, actuarial systems, or insurance pricing tools
Demonstrated ability to partner with business stakeholders to capture requirements
Preferred Qualifications and Skills for the Senior Data Analyst
Experience with Azure cloud services, APIs, and relational databases
Experience working in health informatics or within the healthcare industry or prior experience with Clinical, Claim, and/or Hospital Billing Data Types
Expertise in Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Power Apps, pyspark
Hands-on experience with GUI frameworks (React, .NET, or similar)
Track record of migrating complex Excel-based tools into enterprise-ready applications
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and testing frameworks
Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and balance technical and business needs
Soft Skills
Quantitative mindset and ability to understand complex processes
Ability to own solution delivery with strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
Works effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals
Applies a detail-oriented approach to ensure data integrity and flawless execution
Comfortable managing large volumes of data from disparate sources, with the ability to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the analyses
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Additional Information
Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application.
Proof will be required to support your application.
All telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Optum is a drug-free workplace.
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