Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Informatica ETL Developer - Remote

March 7, 2026

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About the position 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We are seeking a highly experienced Informatica Extract Transform Load (ETL) Developer to join our Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) team. This role is responsible for being a lead in designing, developing, and maintaining robust ETL processes using Informatica PowerCenter and Teradata. The ideal candidate will have expert understanding of data integration, performance tuning, and data warehousing best practices, with a focus on supporting healthcare-related data systems. The selected candidate will lead a small team of developers from a project delivery perspective while being responsible for their own development. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Responsibilities • Lead the design and implementation ETL solutions using Informatica PowerCenter to extract, transform, and load data from various agency sources • Automate data staging processes and optimize ETL job scheduling for performance and efficiency • Learn and grow in business understanding to support development of ETL solutions • Administer and support ETL environments, including development and production systems • Perform repository backups, recovery operations, and system maintenance • Oversee and lead the development of mappings, mapplets, sessions, and workflows using a wide range of Informatica transformations • Monitor and troubleshoot ETL jobs across development, testing, and production environments • Write and optimize complex SQL queries and Unix Shell scripts for data marts and interfaces in Teradata • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, document technical solutions, and support project planning • Participate in unit, integration, and system testing • Provide technical support, mentoring, and guidance to team members • Communicate project status and deliverables to leadership and clients • Continuously learn and apply new technologies to enhance system performance and capabilities Requirements • Bachelor's or advanced degree in IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field • 7+ years of experience with Informatica PowerCenter and ETL development • 5+ years of experience writing complex SQL and performance tuning • 5+ years of experience with Teradata (v17+), including Fastload, TPT, and Multiload utilities • 3+ years of Informatica PowerCenter administration experience • 3+ years of Unix Shell (Bash/Korn) scripting experience • Proven solid communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills • Proven solid organizational and time management skills Nice-to-haves • 5+ years of data warehouse development experience • 5+ years of data modeling experience using ERWIN or similar tools • 2+ years of experience with Azure Data Factory and Snowflake • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, R, or JavaScript (React) • Demonstrated familiarity with Informatica Data Quality (IDQ), Address Doctor, and Metadata Manager • Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, or healthcare data systems • Experience working in Agile environments • Proven knowledge of BI and data integration technologies across relational and multidimensional systems Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package • Incentive and recognition programs • Equity stock purchase • 401k contribution Apply tot his job

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