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. In the Engineering Analytics team, we build and deploy data science and machine learning models to support this complex operation. The team is seeking a data engineer to take on developing data pipelines, manage data ingestion and cleaning, and support data availability for application development.

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.

Primary Functions:

Implement data engineering solutions, e.g., locate andextract data from a variety of sources for use in reporting, analysis, andstatistical 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 andenhance the database environment for optimal efficiency and best practices

Leverage emerging technologies and identify efficient andmeaningful ways to disseminate data and analysis to satisfy the business’ needs

Interface with business unit leaders to develop andmaintain internal customer relationships

Practice safety-conscious environment resulting inemployee safety and well-being

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, InformationSystems, or equivalent combination of education and experience

3+ 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

Proficiency with software development tools such as Git,IDEs, Swagger, CI/CD

Experience building efficient,ETL/ELT processes using industry leading tools such as Informatica, Talend,Spark etc.

Embraces diverse people, thinking and styles

Consistently makes safety and security, of self andothers, the priority

Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high schoolequivalency.

Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to workin the United States.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

Working knowledge of data science/machine learning bestpractices and tools

Working knowledge of AWS cloud computing tools

Working knowledge of API Consumption preferred

Familiarity with nosql databases and distributeddatabases

Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonalskills

Strong project management, organizational, andprioritizations skills

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.

Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here