Cloud Data Engineer

New York, NY, United States

WHO WE ARE

Lindblad Expeditions is the pioneer in the Expedition Travel space, from taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, to opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, to leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, to launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004. Now taking nearly 25,000 guests per year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 16 ships, we do whatever it takes to ensure our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.

A New York-based travel company is seeking a highly adaptable and versatile data engineer who thrives on taking up multiple roles and responsibilities within the realm of data engineering. As a Versatile Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our organization, taking charge of various aspects such as data design, data architecture, data governance, reporting, and more. You will partner with our business analyst to help develop our solutions to our data needs throughout the organization. Your expertise in data engineering, architecture, and governance practices will be instrumental in building and maintaining our enterprise data.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the VP of Information Technology, the Cloud Data Engineer will have the following responsibilities:

•Data Design and Architecture: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and design scalable and efficient data models, databases, data warehouses, and data pipelines. Apply best practices to ensure optimal data flow, integration, and storage.

•Data Governance and Compliance: Develop and implement data governance strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity, and security. Establish data governance frameworks, metadata management, data lineage, and data classification methodologies. Ensure compliance with relevant data regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA.

•Data Integration and ETL: Develop, implement, and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data integration workflows to aggregate and integrate data from various sources into our data ecosystem. Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and timeliness throughout the data pipelines.

•Reporting and Analytics: Design, develop, and maintain scalable reporting solutions, dashboards, and data visualization tools to empower stakeholders in accessing and interpreting data. Collaborate with business users to understand their reporting needs and deliver actionable insights derived from data analysis.

•Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of data infrastructure components, including databases, data warehouses, and ETL processes. Fine-tune queries, optimize data processing workflows, and leverage indexing and caching techniques to improve system efficiency.

•Data Architecture and Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging data engineering technologies, tools, and methodologies. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and platforms to enhance data processing, storage, and analysis capabilities. Contribute to the strategic planning and evolution of the data architecture.

REQUIREMENTS

•Proven experience as a data engineer or in a similar role, demonstrating expertise in data design, data architecture, data governance, and reporting.

•Strong understanding of data engineering principles, data modeling, database design, and ETL concepts.

•Proficiency in SQL and data querying languages. Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala is desirable.

•Experience with data governance frameworks, data compliance, and privacy regulations.

•Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS & Azure) and related services such as AWS Glue, Redshift, OneLake, Azure SQL, or equivalent.

•Strong knowledge of reporting and visualization tools such as Tableau and PowerBI.

•Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

•Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

•Availability outside of working hours in case of emergencies and upgrades, with the ability to be reached by cell phone at all times.

•Must be a team player.

QUALIFICATIONS

•Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

•Minimum 4-5 years of experience in an IT/Dev environment.

•Certifications in Azure or AWS a plus.

•Job type: Full-time

Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team, where you will have the opportunity to wear multiple hats and contribute to the entire data engineering lifecycle. Apply now and make a significant impact on our data-driven initiatives!

This position is eligible for a potential annual bonus.

OUR BENEFITS

• Travel benefits for employees and their family

• Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care

• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

• 7-8 Paid Holidays

• 2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)

• Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)

• Parental Leave

• Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance

• Pet Insurance discount

Communication Skills

Using the English language, this person must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos. Must also possess the ability to effectively communicate-both in writing and orally-with a professional demeanor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee will also be required to write and type. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

COMPENSATION STATEMENT

Lindblad Expeditions determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s location, level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

At Lindblad Expeditions, we simply could not do our work without the diverse kaleidoscope of humanity that creates and delivers our remarkable offerings across the planet. As a Company that respects and celebrates the inherent diversity in the places we explore, we recognize the need to mirror that same diversity and all the interconnected perspectives within our organization. We are committed to building a community of different genders, races, ages, sexual orientations, chosen identities, and countries of origin where every person brings their whole self to work and whose skills, talents, and abilities are valued. We believe we can explore further and in a more meaningful way by actively creating a more diverse and inclusive organization where everyone feels they belong.

Lindblad Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Lindblad Expeditions are considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.