[Remote] Data Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services that uses innovative solutions and technology to support travel programs. The Data Engineer will build and maintain scalable data pipelines, integrate travel-related data sources, and develop reliable datasets and cloud data models to support analytics, forecasting, personalization, and business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for ingesting data from internal and external travel-related sources (e.g., GDSs, OTAs, CRM systems)
- Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and product teams to understand data needs and deliver high-quality, reliable datasets
- Integrate data from various platforms including booking engines, mobile apps, customer service systems, and web analytics tools
- Develop and optimize data models and schemas in cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
- Implement data quality checks and monitoring to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data
- Support real-time data streaming for dynamic pricing, inventory updates, and customer interactions
- Ensure data privacy, governance, and compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA
Skills
- * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- * 4+ years of experience in data engineering or backend data development and integration
- * Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, Scala)
- * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern data stacks (Airflow, dbt, Kafka, IDMC, etc.)
- * Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and tools
- * Experience in the travel or hospitality industry
- * Familiarity with travel data formats and systems (e.g., PNRs, GDS, IATA standards)
- * Exposure to predictive analytics, personalization, or recommender systems
- * Understanding of API integrations with travel platforms and third-party services
Benefits
- This is a remote position.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Employee rewards and recognitions program
- Total Rewards Package which includes Wellness, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support.
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