Experienced Senior Data Engineer – Cloud-Based Data Solutions and Analytics Development for American Airlines Information Technology Team

Introduction to American Airlines and Our Information Technology Team

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your downtime? Join our American Airlines family, and you'll venture to the far corners of the planet, grow your skills, and become the best version of yourself. As you embark on a new journey, you'll handle challenges with flexibility and elegance, acquiring new skills and propelling your career while having a great time. Feel free to enhance both your personal and work life and jump ready! At American Airlines, we're passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences, and our Information Technology team plays a vital role in making that happen.

About Our Team and the Role

We're seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our Income and Planning Innovation group within our Technology team. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll bring your data engineering, collaboration, and analytical 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'll work closely with source data application teams and product owners to design, implement, and support analytics solutions that provide insights to make better decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work intimately with source data application groups and product owners to design, implement, and support analytics solutions that give insights to settle on better choices
• Implement 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 various aspects associated with the development lifecycle - design, cloud engineering (Infrastructure, configuration, security, and networking), ingestion, deployment, data modeling, testing, CICD pipelines, performance tuning, services, usage, BI, alerting, and nudge support
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate within a team environment as well as work independently
• Be a part of a DevOps team that 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 and Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll 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 software solution development using agile, DevOps, working in a product model that includes designing, developing, and deploying large-scale applications or data engineering solutions
• 3 years of data analysis experience using SQL
• 2 years of cloud development and data lake experience (preferably Microsoft Azure) including Azure EventHub, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Apps, and Power BI
• A combination of Development, Administration, and Support experience in several of the following tools/platforms:
  • Scripting: Python, Bash, Unix, SQL
  • Data Platforms: Teradata, Cassandra, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server, ADLS, Snowflake
  • Azure Data Explorer, Azure Cloud Technologies
  • 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 and Skills

While not required, the following qualifications and skills are preferred:

• 4+ years of software solution development using agile, DevOps, and product model that includes designing, developing, and deploying large-scale applications or data engineering solutions
• 4+ years of data analysis experience using SQL
• 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 Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Apps, and Power BI
• Airline Industry Experience
• Skills with the Azure Technology stack for data management, data ingestion, capture, processing, curation, and making usage layers
• Ability to provide effective direction within the Azure Native cloud services
• Azure Development Track Certification (preferred)
• Bash Certification (preferred)

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At American Airlines, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their careers. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:

• Professional development programs to help you enhance your skills and knowledge
• Leadership development opportunities to help you advance in your career
• Access to industry-leading technologies and tools
• Collaboration with experienced professionals who can provide guidance and mentorship

Work Environment and Company Culture

At American Airlines, we're proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a work environment that is supportive, collaborative, and empowering. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, creativity, and teamwork.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

• Travel perks: You, your family, and friends can travel to over 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network
• Health benefits: You'll have access to medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits that will help you live well
• Wellness programs: We offer a range of wellness programs to help you stay healthy and happy, including digital doctor visits, flexible spending accounts, and more
• 401(k) program: You'll be eligible to participate in our 401(k) program, which includes company contributions after one year of service
• Additional benefits: We offer a range of other benefits, including employee assistance programs, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more

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, we're passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences, and we're looking for talented professionals like you to join our team. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative organization – apply today!

We Encourage You to Apply!

Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We're looking for great people to join our friendly team.