Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our data team in building robust and scalable data pipelines that power analytics and business decisions in the fast-paced travel industry. You will work with large datasets from booking systems, customer touchpoints, pricing engines, and third-party APIs to create a unified data environment that supports personalization, demand forecasting, route optimization, and customer experience enhancements.
This is a remote position.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 Onboard
In addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Direct Travel offers a Total Rewards Package which includes Retirement Plans, Wellness, Rewards and Recognition, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support.
About Direct Travel
Direct Travel is one of the world’s largest travel management companies. With a long history of proven market expertise, we blend advanced technology, superior service, and expert insight to drive tangible value and meaningful savings across Corporate Travel, Leisure Travel, Meetings & Events and specialty travel businesses. Through Avenir, our intelligent travel management platform, we reduce obstacles and give clients more direct access to content, trusted data, intelligence and global expertise. What truly sets us apart is the human care behind the technology, delivered by an experienced, passionate team dedicated to anticipating needs and delivering exceptional service at every step. For more information about Direct Travel, visit www.dt.com.
Direct Travel is an equal opportunity employer
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Direct Travel Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
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