Sr. Data Engineer, Operations Decision Science

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, API, AWS, Azure, Big Data Technology, Cloud computing, Effective communication skills, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, NoSQL, Planning and organization, Project management, R Programming, SAS, SQL

Job Description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

Ops Decision Science team seeks a data engineering analytics leader to take on developing data-driven solutions aimed at continually improving airline performance and decision making.

An appropriate candidate will have technical knowledge of BI systems design, big data architecture and technology landscape, API consumption, ETL/ELT orchestration, business intelligence tools. The candidate should have excellent organizational and communication skills and feel comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Functions:

• Design, 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)
• Define and execute the data engineering roadmap (e.g. establish an operational data lake and a real-time reporting environment for the operations)
• Partner with Information Technology to optimize and enhance the database environment for optimal efficiency and best practices
• Provide technical leadership to the Delta's business units
• Leverage emerging technologies and identify efficient and meaningful ways to disseminate data and analysis in order to satisfy the business’ needs
• Lead complex process improvement and project management engagements for both individual business units and cross-divisional initiatives.
• Interface with business unit leaders to develop and maintain internal customer relationships
• Practices safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and well-being

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

A career at Delta not only gives you a chance to see the world, but we also provide excellent benefits to help you keep climbing along the way!

• Competitive salary, industry leading profit sharing and 401(k) with generous direct contribution and company match
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• A detailed wellness plan that recognizes the importance physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing
• Domestic and International flight privileges

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• 5+ years' experience in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Computer Science
• Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data. 
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles. 
• 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.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Master's degree preferred)
• Working knowledge of statistical/machine learning tools (e.g. SAS,R, TensorFlow) preferred
• Working knowledge of Big Data solutions such as Hadoop, NoSQL, MapReduce, etc preferred
• Working knowledge of API Consumption preferred
• Working knowledge with Modern development patterns and platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Microservices, Web Services (REST), Containers, Cloud Native)
• Strong written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritizations skills
• Must be able to interact and collaborate at all levels within Operations Analysis & Performance, OCC, cross-divisional working groups, and outside entities
• Must be performing satisfactorily in present position.