Experienced Senior Data Engineer for Cloud-Based Data Solutions and Analytics – Full-Time Remote Opportunity with blithequark

Introduction to blithequark and the Industry

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your downtime? Join the blithequark family, and you'll venture to the far corners of the planet, grow your expertise, and become the best version of yourself. As you embark on a new journey, you'll handle challenges with flexibility and elegance, mastering new skills and propelling your career while having a great time. Feel free to enhance both your personal and work life and jump start your career with blithequark!

About the Role

At blithequark, we are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be part of the Revenue and Planning Innovation group within our Technology group. You'll bring your data engineering, collaboration, and analysis skills to help develop a data-driven culture by designing and delivering analytics solutions and making data analysis easier and more effective for blithequark.

Why You'll Love This Job

• You will help enable data engineering solutions at blithequark
• You will be part of a team that improves data entry jobs and analytics
• You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about data engineering and analytics
• You will have the chance to develop your skills and expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Data Engineer at blithequark, your key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with source data application teams and product owners to design, implement, and support analytics solutions that provide insights to make better decisions
• Implementing data migration and data engineering solutions using Azure products and services (Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Event Hub, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Databricks, etc.) and traditional data warehouse tools
• Performing multiple aspects involved in the development lifecycle - design, cloud engineering (Infrastructure, network, security, and administration), ingestion, preparation, data modeling, testing, CICD pipelines, performance tuning, deployments, usage, BI, alerting, and nudging support
• Providing technical leadership and collaborating within a team environment as well as working independently
• Being part of a DevOps team that fully owns and supports their product
• Implementing batch and streaming data pipelines using cloud technologies
• Driving improvement of coding standards, best practices, and security and compliance rules
• Mentoring others on technical and domain skills to create multi-functional teams

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years of software solution development using agile, DevOps, working in a product model that includes designing, developing, and deploying large-scale applications or data engineering solutions
• 3 years of data analysis experience using SQL
• A combination of development, administration, and support experience in several of the following tools/platforms:
  • Scripting: Python, Perl, Unix, SQL
  • Data Platforms: Teradata, Cassandra, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server, ADLS, Snowflake
  • Azure Data Explorer
  • Networking skills are a plus
  • Azure Cloud Technologies: Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Apps, and Azure Functions
  • CI/CD: GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Terraform
  • BI Analytics Tool Stack - Cognos, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, Denodo, and Grafana
  • Data Warehousing: DataStage, Informatica
  • Data Governance and Security: Informatica Axon and EDC, BigID

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are preferred:

• 3+ years of software solution development using agile, dev operations, product model that includes designing, developing, and deploying large-scale applications or data engineering solutions
• 3+ years of data analysis experience using SQL
• 3+ years of full-stack development experience, preferably in Azure
• 3+ years of cloud development and data lake experience (preferably Microsoft Azure) including Azure EventHub, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, ADX, ASA, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Apps, and Power BI
• Airline industry experience
• Skills, Licenses, and Certifications:
  • Proficiency with the Azure Technology stack for data management, data ingestion, capture, processing, curation, and making usage layers
  • Expertise in providing practical direction within the Azure Native cloud services
  • Azure Development Track Certification (preferred)
  • Perl Certification (preferred)

What You'll Get

At blithequark, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical benefits: On the very first day, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits to help you stay well
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be your best self - that's why our wellness programs provide you with the right tools, resources, and support you need
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, company contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises, and more

Work Environment and Company Culture

At blithequark, we value diversity and inclusion. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our employees to our customers, suppliers, communities, and shareholders, helping employees reach their full potential and creating an inclusive workplace to address and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Conclusion

Are you ready to feel a huge sense of pride and fulfillment as you do your part to keep blithequark running smoothly? Feel free to be yourself at blithequark and join our team as a Senior Data Engineer. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with blithequark!

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