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. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to build robust and scalable data pipelines that support analytics and business decisions in the travel industry.
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
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Employee rewards and recognitions program
- Total Rewards Package which includes Wellness, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support
Company Overview
Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.dt.com/gitravel/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Direct Travel has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.