Senior Data Engineer

Description

United's Digital Technology team designs, develops, and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.

Our Values: At United Airlines, we believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. Our Shared Purpose: "Connecting people. Uniting the world." drives us to be the best airline for our employees, customers, and everyone we serve, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. Our team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation.

Information Technology

The United IT team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions that are brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics and digital solutions.

Job Overview And Responsibilities

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines and systems to support our growing data needs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data solutions that enable data-driven decision-making and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable and efficient data pipelines to process and analyze large volumes of data from multiple sources.
• Architect and implement data warehouse solutions, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Mentor and coach junior members of the data engineering team, providing guidance on best practices, code reviews, and technical solutions.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Implement data governance policies and security measures to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to enhance our data infrastructure and support evolving business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize data processes, reduce latency, and improve overall efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex data issues and provide timely resolution to minimize impact on business operations.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering roles, with a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale data solutions.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, with a focus on building data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Expertise in SQL and experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Extensive experience with big data technologies and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
• Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling techniques, and dimensional modeling principles.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and services (e.g., S3, Redshift, BigQuery).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and optimize performance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive consensus on technical decisions.
  
  

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or a related field
• Information Technology, Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working with advertising platforms.
• Working experience with AWS cloud services
  
  

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