Senior Data Engineer, IT Analytics – Cloud Data Engineering & Business Intelligence (Remote/Hybrid)

• *About arenaflex**

Step into a world of innovation and possibility at arenaflex, where we're not just moving people across the globe—we're revolutionizing how data drives our decisions. As one of the world's most prominent airlines, we handle an extraordinary volume of data every single day, and our IT Analytics team sits at the heart of transforming this information into actionable intelligence that keeps our operations running smoothly and our customers smiling.

At arenaflex, we believe that great data engineering is the backbone of modern transportation. Every flight that takes off, every passenger who reaches their destination, and every connection that gets made is supported by robust data infrastructure working silently in the background. Join our Technology group, and you'll become part of a team that's passionate about leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies to solve complex problems and deliver insights that matter.

• *Why You'll Love This Role**

This isn't your typical data engineering position. At arenaflex, you'll be instrumental in shaping how our organization understands and uses data. You'll work within our dynamic Data Engineering and Analytics team, where innovation isn't just encouraged—it's expected. Your contributions will directly impact decision-making at the highest levels of the company, giving you exposure and visibility that few roles can offer.

The work environment at arenaflex celebrates collaboration while also respecting individual expertise. You'll have the freedom to design and implement solutions that you're passionate about, supported by teammates who are equally committed to excellence. Whether you're optimizing data pipelines, building new analytical frameworks, or mentoring junior team members, every day brings new opportunities to grow and make your mark.

• *What You'll Do**

As a Senior Data Engineer with arenaflex, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data solutions that power our analytical capabilities. Your technical expertise will be crucial in transforming raw data into meaningful insights that drive business decisions across the entire organization.

You'll collaborate closely with source data application teams and product owners to understand their analytical needs and translate those requirements into robust data engineering solutions. This involves everything from initial design through implementation and ongoing support, ensuring that our data infrastructure remains reliable, scalable, and performant.

Your technical responsibilities will span the full development lifecycle. You'll engage in cloud engineering activities encompassing infrastructure, networking, security, and architecture. You'll design and implement data ingestion pipelines, create sophisticated data models, develop comprehensive testing strategies, and establish CI/CD pipelines that enable rapid and reliable deployments. Performance tuning will be a key aspect of your role, ensuring that our data systems operate at peak efficiency.

As part of our DevOps culture, you'll completely own and support the products you build. This means not just developing solutions but also maintaining them, responding to incidents, and continuously improving what you've created. You'll implement both batch and streaming data pipelines using cutting-edge cloud technologies, always keeping security and best practices at the forefront.

Leadership is an essential component of this role. You'll drive innovation by establishing coding standards, documenting best practices, and ensuring that security and compliance requirements are met across all data solutions. Additionally, you'll mentor other team members, helping them develop their technical and domain expertise while fostering a collaborative team environment.

• *What You'll Bring**

We're looking for professionals who combine strong technical skills with a passion for continuous learning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

You'll need a minimum of three years of experience in programming solution development using Agile and DevOps methodologies, with a track record of designing, developing, and implementing large-scale applications or data engineering solutions. Strong SQL skills are essential, with at least two years of data analysis experience using SQL required.

Cloud development experience is crucial, particularly with Microsoft Azure. You should have two or more years of experience working with cloud platforms and data lakes, including familiarity with Azure EventHub, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure DevOps, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake, Azure Power Applications, and Power BI.

A working knowledge of various tools and platforms will serve you well in this role. Experience with scripting languages like Python, Scala, Unix, and SQL is important. Familiarity with data platforms including Teradata, Cassandra, MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server, ADLS, and Snowflake adds significant value. Knowledge of Azure Data Explorer and strong networking abilities are considered a plus.

Proficiency across the Azure technology stack for data management, data ingestion, capture, processing, and curation is highly valued. You'll need expertise in effectively guiding course within Azure's native cloud services. Azure Development Track Certification is preferred, and Scala Certification would be a distinct advantage.

• *Preferred Qualifications**

If you have five or more years of programming solution development experience using Agile and DevOps methodologies, you'll stand out from other candidates. Similarly, five or more years of data analysis experience using SQL would strengthen your application. Full-stack development experience, particularly in Azure environments, is highly desirable, as is three or more years of cloud development and data lake experience with the full suite of Azure services mentioned earlier.

• *What arenaflex Offers You**

At arenaflex, we understand that great benefits make a real difference in your life. We offer comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our team members.

Starting from your very first day, you'll have access to health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits designed to keep you and your family healthy. We go beyond the basics with virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts, and extensive wellness programs that support your physical and mental well-being.

Our 401(k) program includes employer contributions available after just one year of service, helping you build toward a secure future. You'll also enjoy impressive travel benefits, allowing you, your family, and friends to explore over 365 destinations across our extensive global network of more than 6,800 daily flights.

Additional perks include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, rental cars, cruises, and more. We believe in rewarding our team members for the incredible work they do.

• *Join Our Community**

Inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at arenaflex. Our 20 Employee Business Resource Groups are dedicated to connecting colleagues with clients, suppliers, communities, and investors. These groups help employees reach their full potential while fostering an inclusive workplace that addresses and exceeds the challenges of our diverse world.

When you join arenaflex, you're not just taking a job—you're becoming part of a legacy. You'll feel an immense sense of pride knowing that you play a vital role in keeping the world moving, caring for people on their life's journey. Bring your authentic self to work, and let's achieve extraordinary things together.

Are you ready to transform your career and make a meaningful impact? We encourage you to apply today and discover why arenaflex is more than just a workplace—it's a community dedicated to excellence in everything we do.