Big Data Architect

UnitedHealth Group is the most diversified health care company in the United States and a leader worldwide in helping people live healthier lives and helping to make the health system work better for everyone.

The Solution Architect will play a critical role in defining the future state data management capability (Data Fabric) being built on Big Data capabilities like Hadoop & NoSQL databases as well as by leveraging traditional DW technologies where applicable.

* The candidate filling this role is expected to take the lead in gaining technical understanding of Big Data technologies and in particular gain working technical knowledge of managing massive volumes of data leveraging Hadoop. This role will be working hands on to develop proofs-of-concepts (POC) to identify viable options for implementing a particular data management need. * This role will also pass on the learning to peers for knowledge sharing * Architect solutions for key business initiatives ensuring alignment with future state analytics architecture vision * Work closely with the project teams as outlined in the SDLC engagement model to provide guidance in implementing solutions at various stages of projects * Engage constructively with project teams to support project objectives through the application of sound architectural principles * Develop and validate that the proposed solution architecture supports the stated & implied business requirements of the project * Review technical team deliverables for compliance with architecture standards and guidelines * 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:** * Minimum 10 years in the IT profession * Minimum 2 years of hands on experience with Data Management using Big Data Technologies * Minimum 2 years of experience creating Data Marts / Data Warehouse architectures * Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience with UML notation, patterns, automated testing and SOA * Experience with lead role in Java development * Experience with Meta Data tools and techniques * Experience with various data intake, staging and integration methods and tools * Experience with data quality and data profiling tools * Experience with Real Time Data processing * Experience delivering against long-term, strategic technology roadmaps * Experience working with Agile Methodology. * Success leading multiple projects through the entire SDLC * High accountability with a demonstrated ability to deliver * Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas (both verbally and in writing) to executives and technologists