Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Preferred Travel Group is seeking a Data Engineer III to design, build, and optimize scalable data solutions that support business operations. The role develops and maintains data pipelines, integrations, and reporting capabilities while collaborating with stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows
- Develop and optimize advanced SQL, Python, and Spark solutions for data processing
- Build and support integrations using Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, and REST/SOAP APIs
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve the reliability and performance of production data processes
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data solutions
- Participate in code reviews and maintain technical documentation
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
- Strong SQL development and query optimization experience
- Experience with Python and modern ETL/orchestration tools
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, or similar cloud data platforms
- Experience using Git and collaborative software development practices
- Strong understanding of data modeling and ETL concepts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to independently manage complex technical work while collaborating across teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
- You enjoy bringing structure to complex data challenges, following projects through from design to delivery with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and reliability
- You are highly detail-oriented and thrive in environments where thoughtful analysis, technical expertise, and well-informed decision-making are valued
- You work comfortably within established frameworks and best practices while taking ownership of solutions and continuously improving processes and performance
- You communicate clearly and professionally, collaborate effectively across teams, and lead by example through strong follow-through, accountability, and technical excellence
- Experience with dbt
- Experience with Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Fabric
- Demonstrated technical leadership and a history of helping engineering teams successfully deliver complex initiatives
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain project status, risks, and technical tradeoffs to stakeholders
- A passion for improving engineering practices, helping mature team processes, and raising the overall effectiveness of the team
Benefits
- At least three days per week in the office, supporting a healthy balance between in-person collaboration and flexible remote work.
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