About Delta Airlines
Delta Airlines is a world-renowned airline that has been a symbol of excellence in operational performance for decades. Our mission is to provide secure and dependable operations for our customers' journey experience. At the heart of this mission lies the Operations Analytics (OA) function, which plays a vital role in achieving this goal by providing strategic insights through data-driven techniques and leveraging analytics to drive continuous improvement efforts.
The Role of Data Engineering in Operations Analytics
Data has revolutionized the way Delta operates, and the role of a data engineer is crucial in harnessing the power of data to make it accessible, available, and curated for reporting and evaluation. Data engineering teams within Delta's Operations Analysis and Performance (OAP) department are responsible for curating Single Source of Truth information tables for analytics teams, generating and distributing automatic reporting in a modular and scalable manner, transitioning to modern data and reporting tools, and serving as a center of excellence for green data processing and governance.
Responsibilities
As an Experienced Full Stack Data Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Locating and extracting data from various sources to be used in analysis, models, and project development.
- Cleaning and curating datasets by researching new data sources and collaborating with other business units to determine the best source of data, aggregating perspectives into meaningful hierarchies.
- Being familiar with data environments and collaborating to enhance automated reviews and analyses in support of divisional leaders and business units.
- Leveraging emerging technologies and proactively discovering new and innovative approaches to communicate data and analysis that meet divisional needs.
- Supporting strategy development and project control engagements for individual business units and cross-divisional initiatives.
- Training and mentoring other team members in various skills and topics.
- Practicing security-aware behaviors in all operational procedures.
- Having a team-first mindset with the success of our team and business partners as the top priority.
- Being intellectually curious, asking questions, and communicating when you have an idea.
- Experience working in high-profile environments with fluid priorities, ambiguity, and competitive deadlines.
What You Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in SQL and ETL/ELT patterns.
- Proficiency with Python, SAS, or other comparable tools and programming languages.
- Ability to troubleshoot a reporting database environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously and manage multiple requests with varying timelines.
- Self-starter with a resilient, solution-minded approach to complex problems working independently or in a team.
- Consistently prioritizes security and protection 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
To take your career to the next level, consider the following preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or certificate in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, or other applicable quantitative field.
- Previous airline experience.
- Working knowledge of and/or experience with cloud-based solutions (i.e., Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.).
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
At Delta Airlines, our culture is rooted in a shared commitment to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day in everything we do. Our people are our success, and we recognize the importance of Sharing Success with Delta employees. A career at Delta offers you the opportunity to see the world while earning top-notch compensation and benefits that will help you keep climbing along the way:
- Competitive salary, industry-leading profit-sharing program, and performance incentives.
- 401(k) with generous company contributions of up to 9%.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability, and lifestyle benefits.
- Family care support through fertility assistance, surrogacy and adoption support, lactation assistance, sponsored backup care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
- Holistic Well-being programs to support physical, emotional, social, and economic health, including access to an employee assistance program offering assistance for you and everyone in your household, free financial coaching, and great resources helping mental health.
- Domestic and International space had flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
- Career development programs to achieve your long-term professional goals.
- World-wide partnerships to interact with in-network providers and modern dreams created to recognize sustainability and lower our carbon footprint.
- Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, offer perspective, and assist in implementing strategies.
- Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
- Access to over 500 discounts, exclusive savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks, including car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.
Join Our Team
If you think this role describes you, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and be a part of a world-renowned airline that is committed to excellence in operational performance.
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