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Senior Data Engineer - Event-Driven Data Pipelines on AWS at Delta Airlines - Work from Home Opportunity with Competitive Pay

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-03

Unlock a Rewarding Career with Delta Airlines: Join Our Team as a Senior Data Engineer

Delta Airlines, a renowned leader in the aviation industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and maintaining our event-driven data pipelines on Amazon Web Services (AWS). If you have a passion for data engineering, a strong background in AWS native event-driven services, and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

About Delta Airlines and the Role

At Delta Airlines, we are dedicated to connecting people and communities around the world. Our culture is rooted in a shared commitment to living our values - Care, Honesty, Strength, Employee Service, and Collaboration - every day, in everything we do. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be an integral part of our team, working closely with stakeholders to understand and define data requirements, implementing data quality checks and monitoring, and optimizing data pipelines for performance and cost.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain event-driven data pipelines on AWS, leveraging services such as Amazon EventBridge, AWS Lambda, and AWS Step Functions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and define data requirements, ensuring that our data pipelines meet the needs of our business.
  • Implement data quality checks and monitoring to ensure the integrity and accuracy of our data.
  • Optimize data pipelines for performance and cost, staying up-to-date on the latest AWS advancements and best practices.
  • Develop and implement personalization algorithms using Python and Pydantic models, driving business growth and customer engagement.
  • Build and maintain DynamoDB tables and NoSQL databases, ensuring data is properly stored and retrieved.
  • Utilize Amazon Kinesis to collect, process, and analyze streaming data, providing real-time insights to our business.

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field.
  • A strong commitment to safety and security, consistently prioritizing the well-being of yourself, others, and personal data.
  • An embracing attitude towards diverse people, thinking, and styles.

Preferred Qualifications

To give you a competitive edge, we prefer candidates with:

  • A four-year degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong background in AWS native event-driven services.
  • Experience with data modeling, data quality, and data security, ensuring that our data pipelines are robust and reliable.
  • Proficiency in Python and serverless technologies, with experience developing personalization algorithms using Pydantic models.
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience with Amazon Kinesis, DynamoDB, and NoSQL databases, providing a strong foundation in data storage and retrieval.

What We Offer

At Delta Airlines, we are committed to supporting the growth and well-being of our employees. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive compensation, industry-leading profit-sharing, and performance incentives.
  • A 401(k) plan with generous company contributions up to 9%.
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Family care support, including fertility benefits, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and lactation support.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
  • Space-available flight benefits for you and your eligible family members.
  • Career development programs to help you achieve your long-term career goals.
  • Global volunteer opportunities and community engagement initiatives.
  • Employee resource groups to connect with colleagues and promote inclusion.
  • Recognition rewards and awards through our Relentless Together platform.
  • Access to over 500 discounts, special savings, and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks.

Join Our Team and Take Your Career to New Heights

If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Data Engineer looking for a new challenge, we invite you to join our team at Delta Airlines. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development, this is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level. Apply now and discover a rewarding career with a world-renowned airline.

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