Manager, Data Engineering - Transforming Air Travel Data and Analytics in Arlington, VA

Unlock Your Potential as a Data Engineering Leader at Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC)

Are you a seasoned data engineering professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic and innovative environment? Do you thrive in an agile setting where your technical expertise and leadership skills can drive business growth and success? If so, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity to join Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) as a Manager, Data Engineering in Arlington, VA.

About ARC and the Role

ARC is a leading provider of global air travel data and analytics, partnering with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to manage the world's most accurate and comprehensive air transaction data. This dataset represents a significant portion of global air travel, providing unparalleled insights into travel trends and opportunities. As a Manager, Data Engineering, you will play a critical role in designing and building ARC's enterprise data platform, leading a talented team of data engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive the data engineering strategy forward.

Key Responsibilities

• People Leadership: Manage and develop a team of data engineers, providing coaching, support, and guidance to ensure their success and growth.
• Technical Leadership: Leverage your deep technical knowledge to support the team, provide direction, and mentor team members to deliver high-quality data products and features.
• Career Development: Ensure individual team members have the tools and resources needed to learn and grow in their roles, staying up-to-date with the latest tools and technologies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Portfolio Managers, and other leaders to ensure engineering is supporting and enabling company priorities, driving the data strategy forward.
• Data Strategy: Contribute to the development of new data products and features, ensuring data is of high quality and availability, and that the team is aware of and supporting the data strategy.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience managing, coaching, and developing employees
• 7+ years of experience with full cycle development (Full SDLC experience: design, development, delivery, etc.)
• 4+ years of experience with Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
• 7+ years of experience with data platforms and solutions using cloud-based technologies (AWS, Google, Azure), modern data warehouse platforms (Snowflake, Redshift), and data lake and data warehouse concepts and design patterns

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a group through an architectural development process and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to discover and define functional and non-functional requirements and transform them into technical requirements and solution definition
• Ability to influence technology strategy and best practices across peer and leadership groups to support an agile development culture
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess a combination of technical, business, and leadership skills, including:

• Deep knowledge of data engineering, database management, data governance, and data analytics
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and solutions
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At ARC, we are committed to providing our employees with the hands-on learning and professional development opportunities they need to expand their skills and grow their careers. As a Manager, Data Engineering, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your technical and leadership skills in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Collaborate with top minds in the industry to drive business growth and success
• Stay up-to-date with the latest tools and technologies in data engineering and analytics
• Contribute to the development of new data products and features that drive business value

Work Environment and Company Culture

ARC is a motivated, diverse, creative, collaborative, and solutions-oriented team that thinks big, embraces challenges, and explores new ideas to lead the way for the travel industry. Our WorkFlex model allows employees in eligible roles to work virtually without set days in the office, providing the flexibility to work from anywhere. We offer a highly competitive, comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values:

• Innovation and creativity
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Professional development and growth
• Diversity and inclusion

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a range of perks that reflect our commitment to our employees' well-being and success. Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan and company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities and training

Join Our Team

If you are a seasoned data engineering professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) as a Manager, Data Engineering in Arlington, VA. As a leader in the business technology team, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and success, and contributing to the development of new data products and features that drive business value.

To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, please submit your application through our website. We look forward to hearing from you!