The Data Engineer will play a pivotal role in the Technology team, working closely with business stakeholders and development teams to architect and optimize data pipelines that fuel digital transformation initiatives. This position involves collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and to validate data-driven insights.
VPP-57 - EDX Data Engineer
VPP-57 – EDX Data Engineer
We are seeking an EDX Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and analytics infrastructure. This role focuses on ingesting and transforming event, learning, and engagement data, modeling datasets for analytics and reporting, and ensuring data quality, reliability, and performance at scale.
Department:
AI, Insights, & Solutions
Project Location(s):
India/South America - Remote
Job Type:
Consultant / Contractor
Education:
Bachelor's
Who You’ll Work With
What You’ll Do
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python development and Object-Oriented design.
• Proven track record building large-scale distributed applications using a mix of SQL, NoSQL, and specifically DynamoDB.
• Deep expertise in a broad range of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS, and ECS.
• A strong understanding of data mining, segmentation techniques, and sophisticated data models.
• Advanced knowledge of the full SDLC, quality assurance protocols, and working within Linux environments.
• At least 5 years of IT/industry experience with the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
What You’ll Bring
• Design, develop, and debug cloud-native data applications and pipelines that support e-strategy and price-quote tools.
• Monitor and troubleshoot software systems to ensure peak performance, resolving bottlenecks in large-scale distributed applications.
• Ensure all data solutions align with enterprise standards and integrate seamlessly with existing cloud-based platforms.
• Partner with business and development teams to recommend system enhancements and validate data-driven insights.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all pipelines, test cases, and system architectures to ensure long-term scalability.
Nice-to-Haves
• Proficiency in Java.
• Experience designing and developing ML/AI models and working with scientific computing frameworks.
• Previous experience within the Airline or Cargo industry.
What Makes Us Great Place To Work
Vekend is a people-first organization focused on developing thoughtful products and services that create meaningful impact for our customers and communities. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and grow professionally. We strive to support flexibility and work-life balance while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.
What Makes Us Great Place To Work
For all locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time compensation for this role will be determined based on competitive market data and may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and other business considerations. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.,Vekend offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees’ overall well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Eligibility and coverage are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and company policies.,Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions toward premiums, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and Paid Time Off that begins accruing on the first day of employment. We also support flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.,Benefits eligibility, coverage, and company contributions are subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and may be modified at the company’s discretion.