[Remote] Data Engineer

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 that uses innovative solutions and technology to support travel programs. The Data Engineer will build and maintain scalable data pipelines, integrate travel-related data sources, and develop reliable datasets and cloud data models to support analytics, forecasting, personalization, and business decisions.

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

• This is a remote position.
• 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.