Senior Data Engineer – Engineering Analytics

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)
Delta Air Lines connects the world by flying 180 million customers to 300+ destinations every year. The Engineering Analytics team builds and optimizes our data workflows and warehousing; and deploys data science and machine learning models to support this complex operation. The team is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to take on developing data pipelines, manage data ingestion and cleaning, and support data availability for application development. The Senior Data Engineer, Engineering Analytics will help advance the engineering and maintenance organization through the application of innovative and robust techniques.
An appropriate candidate will have technical knowledge of BI systems, big data architecture and technology landscape, API consumption, ETL/ELT orchestration, and business intelligence tools. The candidate should have excellent organizational and communication skills and feel comfortable in a fast-paced environment
An ideal candidate possesses technical knowledge of BI systems, big data architecture and technology landscape, API consumption, ETL/ELT orchestration, and business intelligence tools. In this newly created role, you will demonstrate your expertise, and excellent organizational, communication skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Functions

Implement data engineering solutions, e.g., locate and extract data from a variety of sources for use in reporting, analysis, and statistical modeling to drive continuous improvement)
Practice good software engineering techniques, e.g., Git, scrum, branching, code reviews, spikes
Execute the data engineering roadmap
Partner with Information Technology to optimize and enhance the database environment for optimal efficiency and best practices
Leverage emerging technologies and identify efficient and meaningful ways to disseminate data and analysis to satisfy the business’ needs
Interface with business unit leaders to develop and maintain internal customer relationships
Practice safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and well-being
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years’ experience working as a data engineer
Proficiency in SQL (CTE, window functions, temporal data)
Proficiency in Python and data-focused packages, e.g., Pandas, Numpy, Databricks/Spark, etc.
Proficiency with APIs
Proficiency with software development tools such as Git, IDEs, CI/CD
Experience with data warehousing/data modeling concepts
Experience building efficient, ETL/ELT processes using industry leading tools such as SSIS,
Informatica, Talend, etc.
Experience with data pipeline orchestration tools, e.g. DBT, Airflow, etc.
Working knowledge of cloud computing, e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP
Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles
Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority
Proven experience leading a project, from requirements gathering to deployment.
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Working knowledge of data science/machine learning best practices and tools
Familiarity with nosql databases and distributed databases, e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, etc.
Experience with Palantir
Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritizations skills
Must be performing satisfactorily in present position
Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
New hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.
10 paid holidays per calendar year.
Birthing parents are eligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave.
Non-birthing parents are eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance benefits.
Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.