Join the American Airlines Team as a Senior Data Engineer and Drive Business Success
Are you ready to make a real impact in the aviation industry? American Airlines is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our IT Analytics team. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing data engineering solutions that drive business decisions and growth. With a competitive salary of $26 per hour and a flexible remote work arrangement, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and advance your career.
About American Airlines and the IT Analytics Team
American Airlines is one of the world's leading airlines, with a rich history and a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Our IT Analytics team is responsible for driving business growth through data-driven insights and solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be part of a talented team that is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support analytics solutions that provide insights to drive better business decisions
- Collaborate with source data application teams and product owners to develop data engineering solutions using Azure products and services, including Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Event Hub, Azure Stream Analytics, and Azure Databricks
- Perform multiple aspects of the development lifecycle, including design, cloud architecture, ingestion, preparation, data modeling, testing, CI/CD pipelines, performance tuning, deployments, utilization, BI, alerting, and push support
- Provide technical leadership and collaborate within a team environment, as well as work independently
- Be part of a DevOps team that fully owns and supports their product
- Implement batch and streaming data pipelines using cloud technologies
- Drive development of coding standards, best practices, and protection and security guidelines
- Coach others on technical and domain skills to build multi-functional teams
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
- 3+ years of programming solution development experience using agile, DevOps, working in a product model that includes designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications or data engineering solutions
- 3+ years of data analysis experience using SQL
- 3+ years of cloud development and data lake experience (preferably Microsoft Azure), including Azure EventHub, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Azure Mass Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Applications, and Power BI
- A blend of Development, Operations, and Support experience in several of the following tools/platforms:
- Scripting: Python, Flash, Unix, SQL
- Data Platforms: Teradata, Cassandra, MongoDB, Prophet, SQL Server, ADLS, Snowflake
- Azure Cloud Technologies: Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Mass Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Applications, and Azure Functions
- CI/CD: GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Terraform
- BI Analytics Tool Stack - Cognos, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Denodo, and Grafana
- Data Warehousing: DataStage, Informatica
- Data Governance and Protection: Informatica Axon and EDC, BigID
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the essential qualifications, we prefer candidates with:
- 3+ years of programming solution development experience using agile, DevOps, product model that includes designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications or data engineering solutions
- 3+ years of full-stack development experience, preferably in Azure
- 3+ years of cloud development and data lake experience (preferably Microsoft Azure), including Azure EventHub, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, ADX, ASA, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Azure Mass Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Applications, and Power BI
- Aircraft industry experience
Skills, Licenses, and Certifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proficiency with the Azure Technology stack for data management, data ingestion, capture, processing, curation, and consumption layers
- Ability to provide practical guidance within the Azure Native cloud services
- Azure Development Track Certification (preferred)
- Flash Certification (preferred)
What You'll Get
At American Airlines, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits to help you stay healthy. We also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts, and more
- Wellness Programs: We believe you should be your best self - that's why our wellness programs provide you with the right tools, resources, and support you need
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, rental cars, travel, and more
Company Culture and Work Environment
At American Airlines, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workplace culture. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our employees to our customers, suppliers, communities, and shareholders, helping employees reach their full potential and creating an inclusive workplace that addresses and exceeds the needs of our diverse world.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a Senior Data Engineer at American Airlines, you will have opportunities to grow and develop your skills in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will be part of a talented team that is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success, and you will have access to training and development programs to help you advance your career.
Conclusion
If you're a motivated and experienced Senior Data Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at American Airlines. With a competitive salary, flexible remote work arrangement, and comprehensive benefits package, this is a great chance to join a dynamic team and advance your career. Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career at American Airlines!
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