Job Description

About Delta Air Lines About the Company Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by our employees around the world, Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence while maintaining our reputation for award-winning customer service. With our mission of connecting the people and cultures of the globe, Delta strives to foster understanding across a diverse world and serve as a force for social good. In 2024, Delta was recognized by Fortune with a No. 11 placement on Fortune?s Top 50 Most Admired Companies list. The company?s strong management and commitment to providing elevated experiences and premium products also secured a No. 1 ranking out of the eight airlines on the list. Delta landed on TIME?s inaugural list of the ?World?s Best Companies,? coming in at No. 12 ? the only U.S. airline in the top 155. TIME?s award is based on three criteria: employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability. Delta?s people-first culture continues to be recognized, earning the airline a spot on Fortune?s 100 Best Companies to Work For? list for the fifth year. Delta is the only airline included on the 2024 list. Additionally, Delta earned a coveted spot, on Fast Company?s list of the Most Innovative Companies, climbing from its No. 8 spot in 2023 to No. 2 in the travel category. The airline was recognized for its Wi-Fi revolution that is working to ensure the future of travel is connected. About the Delta Technology Hub (DTH), Bangalore Delta has fast emerged as a customer-focused, innovation-led, technology-enabled business. The Delta Technology Hub will contribute directly to these objectives. About Delta Tech Hub: Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by our employees around the world, Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence while maintaining our reputation for award-winning customer service. With our mission of connecting the people and cultures of the globe, Delta strives to foster understanding across a diverse world and serve as a force for social good. Delta has fast emerged as a customer-oriented, innovation-led, technology-driven business. The Delta Technology Hub will contribute directly to these objectives. It will sustain our long-term aspirations of delivering niche, IP-intensive, high-value, and innovative solutions. It supports various teams and functions across Delta and is an integral part of our transformation agenda, working seamlessly with a global team to create memorable experiences for customers. Responsibilities: Data Pipeline Development and Maintenance:

• Design, build, and optimize scalable ETL / ELT pipelines to ingest data from diverse sources such as APIs, cloud platforms, and databases.
• Ensure pipelines are robust, efficient, and capable of handling large volumes of data.

Data Integration and Harmonization:

• Aggregate and normalize marketing performance data from multiple platforms (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Deltas EDW, ad platforms).
• Implement data transformation and enrichment processes to support analytics and reporting needs.

Data Quality and Monitoring:

• Develop and implement data validation and monitoring frameworks to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data quality, latency, or performance.

Collaboration with Stakeholders:

• Partner with marketing teams, analysts, and data scientists to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance on data-related issues or projects.

Tooling and Automation:

• Leverage cloud-based solutions and frameworks (e.g., AWS) to streamline processes and enhance automation.
• Maintain and optimize existing workflows while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.

Documentation and Best Practices:

• Document pipeline architecture, data workflows, and processes for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Follow industry best practices for version control, security, and data governance.

Continuous Learning and Innovation:

• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies in data engineering and marketing analytics.
• Recommend and implement innovative solutions to improve the scalability and efficiency of data systems.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Extensive experience with databases and data platforms (Teradata and AWS preferred)
• At least 3+ years of post-degree professional experience as a data engineer developing and maintaining data pipelines
• 2+ Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, managing large scale data and ETL solutions utilizing AWS Compute, Storage and database services (S3, Lambda, Redshift, Glue, Athena)
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, PySpark, Glue, Lambda, S3 and other AWS tool sets
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
• Good understanding of data warehouses, ETL, AWS architecture, Airflow and Redshift
• Ability to create clean, well-designed code and systems
• Proven ability to work with large and complex datasets
• Strong analytical and programming skills with the ability to solve data-related challenges efficiently
• At least 7+ years of post-degree professional experience as a data engineer developing and maintaining data pipelines
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
• Proven ability to learn new data models quickly and apply them effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Desired Airline industry experience
• Desired experience working with marketing and media data
• Experience working with SAS to develop data pipelines
• AWS certifications: Solution Architect (SAA / SAP) or Data Analytics Specialty (DAS)
• Experience migrating data pipelines and systems to modern cloud-based solutions
• Familiarity with marketing data platforms

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