Senior Data Engineer - Remote Opportunity with Southwest Airlines - Cloud Infrastructure, Data Lake, ETL, and Agile Development

Introduction

Southwest Airlines, a leading player in the aviation industry, is dedicated to providing its employees with a solid work environment that fosters growth, creativity, and innovation. The company values its employees' well-being and offers a range of benefits and perks to ensure their satisfaction and success. As a Senior Data Engineer at Southwest Airlines, you will have the opportunity to work on complex data-related projects, lead task groups, and contribute to the company's technological advancements.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our Technology team. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will work on intricate data-related projects, lead and provide expertise to functional task groups, and participate in cross-functional tasks. You will be responsible for providing guidance and direction to process improvements, establishing and advocating for regulations, and working with outside vendors to offer effective solutions and insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble large, complicated units of information that meet non-functional and functional business requirements
• Identify, design, and implement internal process enhancements, including re-designing infrastructure for more scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes
• Build required infrastructure for the finest extraction, transformation, and loading of data from numerous data sources using AWS and SQL technologies
• Build analytical tools to utilize the data pipeline, presenting actionable insights into key business performance metrics, such as operational efficiency and customer acquisition
• Work with stakeholders, including data, design, product, and executive teams, to assist them with data-associated technical issues
• Generate or adapt devices and technology to serve consumer needs
• May perform other activity obligations as directed by Employee's Leaders

Essential and Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or associated field; or equivalent formal training
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Advanced stage experience, professional and specialized expertise in:
  • Cloud infrastructure, DataLake
  • ETL experience ensuring source to target data integrity
  • Various filetypes (Delimited Text, Fixed Width, XML, JSON, Parque)
  • ServiceBus, setting up ingress and egress within a subscription, or applicable AWS Cloud services administrative experience
  • Unit Testing, Code Quality tools, CI/CD Technologies, Security and Container Technologies
  • Agile development experience and Agile ceremonies and practices

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering technology and era, including applying concepts, techniques, procedures, and tools to the design and manufacturing of various items and services
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and ideas concerned with the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Ability to apply good judgment and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to understand the implications of new data for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in identifying complex issues and reviewing associated data to develop and compare alternatives and implement solutions
• Ability to inform when something is inaccurate or is likely to go wrong
• Ability to combine portions of data to form general policies or conclusions
• Ability to shift backward and forward among two or more sports or sources of data
• Ability to establish matters or moves in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules
• Ability to identify or discover a recognized pattern hidden in other distracting material

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Southwest Airlines, we value our employees' growth and development. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will have access to various training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement paths. Our company culture encourages innovation, creativity, and collaboration, ensuring that you stay engaged and motivated.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Southwest Airlines is committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality. Our company culture is built on the principles of respect, integrity, and customer focus. As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from home and enjoy a better work-life balance.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $137,250 to $152,500 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Fly for free on any open seat on all Southwest flights, for you and your eligible dependents
• Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, on every paycheck
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution towards retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Clear Skies, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee & Leadership development programs

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Data Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Southwest Airlines. As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from home and enjoy a better work-life balance. With our competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.