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Senior Data Engineer, Engineering Analytics

Delta Air Lines

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Senior
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
  • Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

Nice to Have

  • 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 & Perks

  • Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
  • 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
  • Up to 56 hours of paid personal time within a 12-month period.
  • 10 paid holidays per calendar year.
  • 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave for birthing parents.
  • 2-weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance.
  • Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs for loved ones.
  • Holistic Wellbeing programs supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
  • Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
  • Career development programs.
  • World-wide community service and sustainability initiatives.
  • Business Resource Groups promoting inclusion and strategy implementation.
  • Recognition rewards and awards through Unstoppable Together platform.
  • Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks.

Working at Delta Air Lines

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. We focus on sharing success with employees and fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 17, 2025
Job CategoryData Engineering
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Delta Air Lines

Website

delta.com

Location

Atlanta, GA

Industry

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

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