Data Engineer III at Expedia Group

Austin, Texas, United States

Expedia Group Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Travel, Technology, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related professional experience
  • 8+ years of development experience, particularly in using marketing acquisition technologies to deliver automation of multiple channels and drive operational efficiencies
  • 4+ years in designing and implementing data pipelines using modern data engineering approaches and tools: Spark, PySpark, Java, Docker, cloud-native DWH (Snowflake, Redshift), Kafka/Confluence, etc
  • Experience managing ETL data to and from Expedia Group entities to third party solutions
  • Experience building data pipelines from multiple sources including APIs, CSV, event streams, NoSQL, etc. using distributed data frameworks
  • Experience with different aspects of data systems including database design, data modeling, performance optimization, SQL etc
  • Experience with Infrastructure, Scripting, and Architecture
  • Hands-on with Cloud computing technology like AWS, Google Cloud, etc
  • Experience with CI/CD processes and platforms
  • Experience in batch and/or stream processing (using Spark) and streaming systems/queues such as Kafka or SQS
  • Daily practice of agile methods including use of sprints, backlog, user stories
  • Understand, Analyze, design, develop, as well as implement RESTful services and APIs

Responsibilities

  • Develop various facets of data capture, data processing, storage and distribution
  • Understand and apply AWS standard methodologies and products (compute, storage, databases)
  • Translate marketing concepts/requirements into functional specifications
  • Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code
  • Propose new ways of doing things and contribute to the system architecture
  • Manage ETL data to and from Expedia Group entities to third party solutions
  • Create and maintain functional utilities (SPAs) that provide point solutions to scale our marketing operations
  • Develop scalable and highly-performant distributed systems with everything this entails (availability, monitoring, resiliency)
  • Communicate and document solutions and design decisions
  • Work with business collaborators, analytics, and senior leadership to define and scope solutions that the marketing team can leverage to efficiently scale out our marketing operations

Skills

AWS
data capture
data processing
data storage
data distribution
databases

Expedia Group

Travel booking platform for various services

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group operates in the travel industry, offering a wide range of services for travelers and travel-related businesses. It connects users to various travel options, including flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, and activities, allowing them to find and book trips that fit their needs and budgets. The company generates revenue primarily through commissions from bookings made on its platforms and through advertising, where travel service providers can promote their offerings. Unlike many competitors, Expedia Group not only serves individual travelers but also partners with travel agencies and corporate clients, providing them with valuable data and tools to enhance their operations. The goal of Expedia Group is to create a seamless travel experience for users while supporting its partners in growing their businesses.

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Riyadh Air's entry into the market could increase competition for Expedia.
CFO transition may lead to strategic shifts or instability in financial management.
Expedia's partnership with Mondelez WTR may not yield expected results due to economic uncertainties.

Differentiation

Expedia Group operates a diverse portfolio of travel brands, including Expedia and Vrbo.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of services for travelers and travel-related businesses.
Expedia Group partners with service providers, offering data, tools, and technology to optimize operations.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized travel experiences enhances Expedia's AI-driven recommendation systems.
The rise of 'workcations' allows Expedia to market longer stay packages.
Sustainability in travel is a priority, enabling Expedia to promote eco-friendly options.

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