Introduction to American Airlines and Our Mission
At American Airlines, we are passionate about creating a world of possibilities, both at work and during your downtime. By joining our family, you'll have the opportunity to travel the world, grow your skills, and become the best version of yourself. As you embark on this new journey, you'll tackle challenges with flexibility and finesse, mastering new skills and propelling your career while having a great time. Our goal is to enhance both your personal and work life, and we invite you to take the leap and join our team!
About the Role: Senior Data Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our Income and Planning Innovation team within our Technology group. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will bring your data engineering, collaboration, and analysis skills to help develop a data-driven culture by designing and delivering analytics solutions and making data analysis easier and more effective for American Airlines. You will be an integral part of a team that improves American Airlines Data Entry Jobs and enables data engineering solutions at AA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with source data application teams and product owners to design, implement, and support analytics solutions that provide insights to make better decisions.
- Carry out data migration and data engineering solutions using Azure products and services: (Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Event Hub, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Databricks, etc.) and traditional data warehouse tools.
- Perform multiple aspects involved in the development lifecycle - design, cloud engineering (Infrastructure, networking, security, and administration), ingestion, preparation, data modeling, testing, CICD pipelines, performance tuning, deployments, usage, BI, alerting, and nudging 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 improvement of coding standards, best practices, and security and compliance rules.
- Mentor others on technical and domain skills to create 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 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.
- A combination of Development, Administration, and Support experience in several of the following tools/platforms:
- Scripting: Python, Perl, Unix, SQL.
- Data Platforms: Teradata, Cassandra, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server, ADLS, Snowflake.
- Azure Data Explorer.
- Azure Cloud Technologies: Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Apps, 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 Security: Informatica Axon and EDC, BigID.
Preferred Qualifications:
While not required, the following qualifications are preferred:
- 3+ years of programming solution development using agile, dev operations, 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 full-stack development experience, ideally 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 Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Apps, and Power BI.
- Airline industry experience.
Skills and Competencies:
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:
- Proficiency with the Azure Technology stack for data management, data ingestion, capture, processing, curation, and making usage layers.
- Expertise in providing practical guidance within the Azure Native cloud services.
- Azure Development Track Certification (preferred).
- Perl Certification (preferred).
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:
At American Airlines, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their careers. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:
- Professional development programs to help you enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and contribute to the development of our data engineering solutions.
- Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field and the opportunity to learn from their expertise.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
Work Environment and Company Culture:
At American Airlines, we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a workplace that is welcoming and supportive to all. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be part of a team that values:
- Diversity and inclusion: We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to driving innovation and success.
- Collaboration and teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals and support each other in our endeavors.
- Continuous learning and development: We encourage our employees to continuously learn and develop their skills and knowledge.
- Work-life balance: We believe that a healthy work-life balance is essential to our employees' well-being and success.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:
As a Senior Data Engineer at American Airlines, you will be eligible for a range of compensation, perks, and benefits, including:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- 401(k) program with company match.
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
- Discounts on travel and other perks.
Conclusion:
If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Data Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to the development of our data engineering solutions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and take your career to the next level. Apply now!
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