Optum is a global organization 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. Optum Product Engineering Nexus (OPEN) is looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager who shall manage and hold accountability for one or more of our Engineering teams. Our teams have a mix of commercial products at manage and build stage. 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 office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model. Primary Responsibilities Managing including people management and mentoring Software Engineers (Cloud, Data, Backend, UI and Automation) within one or more teams Interface with business partners to identify opportunities for technical and delivery execution Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, technical design and implementation Continuously look for, suggest and implement opportunities for process improvement Engineering culture will be one of your core areas of focus, ensuring that team adopts core competencies across the Cloud, Data, Web and UI layers of the stack Contribute to the technical design, challenge and propose improvements which contribute to delivering quality solutions to market Evolve the technology solution and define the processes that deliver it. You will manage people while providing influence over multiple teams. You will evangelize modern technology including adoption of AI to evolve with industry standards Responsible for the overall development life cycle of one or more product solutions including design, build and delivery of products and features in an iterative manner with a focus on predictability of delivery time and within budget Manage the activities of one or more Engineering teams responsible for the people management, system design, development, testing, integration, deployment, support, and operations of a commercial product Participate as needed in early ideation/requirements workshops, proposing technical solutions, recommending alternative technical and business approaches, and leading engineering efforts to meet timelines with optimal solutions Partner with the Business, Product Management, and partner Tech teams in the discovery, sizing, and prioritization of initiatives, creation of the product road map, and solution delivery Lead and drive a technology strategy and roadmap that is aligned with both Optum Technology directives as well as the business goals and objectives - including technology platforms, partnerships, and external relationship Work closely with engineering leadership to develop the best technical design and delivery approach within our department Engage daily with stakeholders, effectively representing the OPEN department with through clear and professional communications Proactively recognize and resolve conflict through collaboration and consensus Collaborate, mobilize, build and motivate teams; a solid sense of personal initiative, and demonstrated capabilities of being a thought leader Mentor team and assist in design of individual goals and professional growth plans Operational Excellence - monitoring & operations for production systems Assist in recruiting efforts for our Engineering Teams Assist business in product launches & customer adoption Required Qualifications Proven experience forming, scaling, and leading multiple high performing software engineering teams across Data, Cloud, UI, and Backend domains, with a demonstrated ability to deliver complex technology initiatives and commercial software products Demonstrated solid business and commercial awareness, with the ability to translate business objectives into clear technical priorities and executable delivery plans Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating effectively with individual contributors, peer leaders, and senior stakeholders Demonstrated people management experience, including direct line management of managers and/or senior engineers, and leadership of one or more cross functional teams within a B2C environment Demonstrated solid planning, time management, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to balance delivery, people leadership, and operational responsibilities across multiple concurrent priorities Possesses a diplomatic and measured leadership style, with well-developed negotiation skills and the ability to manage conflict constructively across teams and stakeholders Demonstrated experience driving performance, development, and progression for software engineers across all career stages, from Junior through Principal Demonstrated broad full stack technical understanding, spanning data platforms (ideally including Big Data), backend systems, and modern frontend frameworks, with hands on experience using public cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP Proven solid software engineering foundation, having progressed from a hands on Individual Contributor role into engineering leadership Proven experience supporting production grade, commercial software systems, including responsibility for operational stability, system security, and continuous improvement of service reliability Proven ability to be data driven and use a evidence based approach to management, leveraging metrics and insights to guide decisions, improve team performance, and achieve delivery outcomes Possesses a solid interest in innovation and emerging technologies, with the ability to evolve technical approaches and contribute to frameworks that support future product development Proven ability to build effective working relationships and influence outcomes through collaboration, proactively developing a solid internal network across engineering, product, and business teams Preferred Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or related technical field Proven experience with health care Software development 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. 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Optum is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager for their teams in Dublin. The role involves managing multiple engineering teams, driving technology strategies, and mentoring engineers across various domains like Cloud, Data, and UI. Qualified candidates should have proven experience in leading software engineering teams, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. A hybrid work model allows for flexibility between the Dublin office and home office. Come help us advance health equity on a global scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Optum is a global organization 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. As an Associate Director, Data Analytics, Healthcare Economics at Optum Health Ireland, you'll help oversee a team that streamlines the flow of information and delivers insights to manage our Consumer Analytics that are focused on making decisions easier for members and help save members on healthcare costs. This specific team will be working on consumer data migration to the cloud and enriching consumer data with new sources to improve accuracy of predictive models and drive organisational efficiencies. This team will also be responsible for providing robust data solutions and contribute by creating data strategy plans. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with various business and data analytics teams, have proven data engineering and data analysis experience, and the ability to manage multiple competing projects at one time. Your work will contribute to lowering the overall cost of healthcare for our consumers and helping people live healthier lives. 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 office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model. What You Will Do Develop a deep understanding of the data and business processes associated with Optum Ireland Healthcare Economics. Drive a team accountable for developing data and platform initiatives Be a hands‑on data and infrastructure expert, analyze and provide solutions to complex data problems Drive short term & long term strategies for Optum Ireland Healthcare Economics including the coordination, prioritization and deliver of these strategies Lead reengineering initiatives to modernize legacy workflows. Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand new features/enhancements for the product Design business processes with automation, process controls and monitoring tools to assure data quality Validate data models, provide design inputs to build scalable data and analytics processes/data flows Contribute to common frameworks and best practices in code development, deployment, and automation/orchestration of data pipelines Implement data governance in line with company standards Monitoring and Support: Monitor data pipelines and data systems to detect and resolve issues promptly. Develop monitoring tools, alerts, and automated error handling mechanisms to ensure data integrity and system reliability You will be rewarded and recognized 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. What You Will Bring Proven team leadership and large scale initiative leadership Proven hands‑on experience developing data pipelines that demonstrate a solid understanding of software engineering principles Proven clear understanding and hands‑on experience with cloud technologies and large data sets Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and Experience with object-oriented / object functional scripting language: Python, R Demonstrated understanding of DevOps tools, Git workflow and building CI/CD pipelines Demonstrated solid communication skills, able to work with stakeholders from multiple levels and disciplines Other Useful Skills And Experience Include Proven experience with Snowflake or Databricks Proven hands‑on experience of developing big data processes using big data tools - Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, etc. Proven experience in ETL / ELT tools Proven experience in orchestration tools ADF / Airflow Proven experience building data pipelines on either AWS, Azure or GCP, following best practices in Cloud deployments Demonstrable experience working in projects with agile/scrum methodologies Proven experience with shell scripting languages Proven experience working with both real‑time and batch data, knowing the strengths and weaknesses of both and when to apply one over another Proven experience working within technical and business professionals in a matrix management environment Proven ability to work with business and technical audiences on business requirement meetings, technical white boarding exercises, and SQL coding/debugging sessions What We Offer Opportunities for professional development Inclusive and supportive team culture Key benefits: Private health insurance, wellness programs, matching pension contribution, lunch provided by the company, training opportunities, employee donations matching and others 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. 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. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Optum is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst - Data Steward in Dublin, Ireland. In this role, you will analyze business requirements, advance data governance standards while collaborating with data stewards. Key duties include implementing data governance policies, leading data quality initiatives, and preparing compliance reports. Applicants should have proven experience with data governance frameworks, advanced SQL skills, and a background in Data Stewardship. The role offers a hybrid work model, incorporating both office and remote work. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Optum is seeking a Senior Data Scientist for their Dublin location, who will solve complex pharmacy and healthcare challenges through data. This role involves delivering analytics solutions, partnering with multiple business units, and developing predictive models. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, experience in data analytics, proficiency in SQL and a scripting language, and excellent communication skills. Key benefits include private health insurance and professional development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Overview Senior Data Scientist – Ireland (Dublin or Letterkenny) – hybrid working model. We're growing our team in Ireland and looking for a Senior Data Scientist to help solve complex pharmacy and healthcare challenges. You'll transform high‑volume data into scalable analytics and decision‑support tools. What You'll Do Deliver analytic solutions that support decision‑making for UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy. Partner with multiple lines of business to understand needs, translate them into clear problem statements, and deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions. Solve high‑visibility, high‑complexity problems using domain knowledge and statistical thinking. Build scalable data and analytics solutions for core business functions. Develop forecasts and predictive models to estimate the impact of business strategies. Analyse diverse, complex datasets and communicate insights that influence business direction. Use a range of approaches (predictive analytics, issue detection, trend analysis, visualisation) to address priority questions. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Proven experience in data analytics or data science; ideally with financial or healthcare‑related data. Proven experience working with messy data, identifying data quality issues, and applying imputation techniques. Demonstrated solid ability to analyse and interpret diverse, complex datasets. Demonstrated data manipulation across structured and unstructured sources (relational/non‑relational databases, CSVs, APIs, text, Excel, etc.). Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language (Python or R). Proven stakeholder management experience, forming effective partnerships across teams. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present ideas clearly and concisely. Other Useful Skills And Experience Include Master's and/or PhD in a relevant quantitative discipline. Proven experience with visualisation tools such as Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik. Proven exposure to cloud‑based data/analytics platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks). Proven healthcare experience, especially drug pricing. What We Offer Opportunities for professional development. Inclusive and supportive team culture. Key benefits: Private health insurance, wellness programs, matching pension contribution, lunch provided by the company, training opportunities, employee donations matching, and others. To apply, you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are applying. 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, or membership of the Traveller community. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Optum is a global organization 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 At UnitedHealth Group and Optum, we want to make healthcare work better for everyone. This depends on hiring the best and brightest. With a thriving ecosystem of investment and innovation, our business in Ireland is constantly growing to support the healthcare needs of the future. Our teams are at the forefront of building and adapting the latest technologies to propel healthcare forward in a way that better serves everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, we use the most advanced development tools, AI, data science and innovative approaches to make the healthcare system work better for everyone. An EHR Systems Specialist with a focus on Ancillary Clinical Operations serves as a liaison between ancillary clinical departments and IT teams, ensuring that ancillary systems are effectively integrated with the EHR. This role ensures system reliability, data integrity, and alignment with clinical and business needs across diagnostic and treatment services. We are interested in individuals with clinical backgrounds, particularly Nursing, Labs, Radiology, Operating Theatre, Inpatient, Outpatient, Oncology, Pharmacy, clinical specialty care environments, or other similar areas, who are looking to take their expertise to other fields. A comprehensive understanding of clinical systems and their use across hospital operations is integral to this role. Solid candidates will be able to demonstrate self-motivation and team collaboration. Given the cross-disciplinary nature of this position, solid communication and problem‑solving skills are critical. Our team is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion that empowers both our company and our clients - and as our new EHR System Specialist (Ancillary Clinical Operations), you will be an integral part of advancing this mission. Please note : There will be job-related training where there may be an expectation to work adjusted hours, depending on trainer location/availability. Following this, local hours would be standard with a need for some flexibility when working with US clients. 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 Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model. Primary Responsibilities Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for ancillary clinical applications integrated with the EHR Collaborate with clinicians and operational stakeholders to analyze workflows and translate clinical requirements into system configuration and enhancement requests Analyse application issues, identifying root causes, and recommending appropriate solutions Work alongside end-users to design, scope, and implement system enhancements Configure system settings to resolve issues efficiently, adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Develop, maintain, and support critical workflow documentation, test scripts, and configuration guides for essential application functions Develop solid relationships with operational stakeholders, customers and business partners Collaborate with clinical and technical teams to maintain end-to-end clinical integrity across workflows Work independently, taking initiative and managing tasks with minimal supervision, while also collaborating effectively within a team You will be rewarded and recognized 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 Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of clinical systems and their use within hospital operations Proven experience providing enterprise scale technical and application support Proven ability to triage and resolve incidents, coordinate vendor escalations, and support system stability Demonstrated working knowledge of system upgrades, patches, and post deployment stabilization Demonstrated familiarity with ITSM practices, including incident, problem and change management Demonstrated solid communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders such as clinicians, operational leaders, IT teams, and/or external vendors Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in healthcare, Clinical, Hospital Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field Proven previous experience working with healthcare information systems and / or electronic health record (EHR) platforms Proven experience with application support or issue resolution, including root cause analysis, ticket management, and collaboration with vendors or internal IT teams 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. 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. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A healthcare organization in Letterkenny is seeking an EHR Systems Specialist focused on Ancillary Clinical Operations. This role involves liaison work between clinical departments and IT teams, ensuring system integration and reliability. Candidates should have experience with clinical systems and provide strong technical support. Opportunities for hybrid work arrangements are available. Join a diverse environment committed to health equity and support the healthcare needs of the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading healthcare organization in Dublin is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to drive efficiency and Medical Cost Savings growth. The role involves designing and deploying advanced data science solutions and leading collaborative projects. Candidates should have an advanced degree and strong coding skills in Python and SQL. The position offers a hybrid work model and focuses on continuous learning and problem-solving within cross-functional teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Optum is a global organization 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 This role supports the Medical Record Optimization function within the Optum Health Ireland, Value Based Care (VBC) office, reporting to the Risk Strategist. The Associate Director will play a key role in transforming how Optum Health Ireland supports U.S. VBC programs through improved medical record workflow, technology enablement, and data‑driven operational insights. Working cross‑functionally with analytics, compliance and clinical teams, this role drives process standardization, supports technology pilots, ensures audit readiness, and enhances the reuse and quality of retrieved medical records to strengthen overall program performance. 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 office and telecommuting from a home‑based office in a hybrid work model. What You Will Do Operational Support & Execution Support the transformation of retrospective chart review programs into standardized, tech‑enabled workflows following all regulatory requirements Manage key components of the end to end Retrospective Chart Review Program lifecycle, including chart targeting, retrieval tracking, workflow documentation, reporting, and reconciliation of CMS return data Contribute to the development and ongoing maintenance of platforms that support multi program utilization of retrieved medical records Build trusted/strategic relationships with partners and serve as the primary point of contact for overall and day-to-day service delivery Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental operations and organizational objectives Compliance & Quality Assurance Support compliance monitoring activities to ensure adherence to HIPAA, CMS, and other regulatory standards Work collaboratively with the Quality Assurance (QA) program to create a process to produce organizational and industry quality coding standards Collaborate with QA partners to ensure data accuracy and completeness Data Analysis & Reporting Partner with analytics teams to refine chart targeting logic and retrieval prioritization Analyze operational metrics such as retrieval rate, cost‑per‑record, reuse rate, and QA pass rate Contribute to the development and maintenance of comprehensive dashboards and reports that support performance tracking and continuous improvement Technology Enablement Support initiatives involving automation, OCR/NLP, and AI to improve record processing and insights Participate in pilots and proof‑of‑concepts to test new technologies under guidance from senior team members You will be rewarded and recognized 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. What You Will Bring Bachelor's degree in health informatics, data science, business, or a related field Demonstrated solid analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across technical and clinical teams Proven solid program management background, and ability to work with vendor and data analytics team Other Useful Skills And Experience Include Certifications/Methodology: Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management Healthcare Domain: U.S. healthcare operations, Risk Adjustment or Quality programs, clinical data management, EHR Technical Skills: OCR/NLP, AI document processing FHIR, C-CDA Analytics: Tableau, Power BI 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. 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. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 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. © 2026 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr
