[Remote] Data Analytics Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Direct Travel is one of the fastest growing Travel Management Companies in the world, seeking a skilled Data Analytics Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, executing, and delivering a global analytics platform, providing insights and reporting for internal stakeholders and clients while working across engineering and data-related assignments.ResponsibilitiesData Management: Data collection and processing across various raw and unimproved data martsReporting & Visualization: Develop and implement key visualizations, reports, modeling and performance improving optimizations to our core data productsCollaboration: Work closely with IT and business units to understand data requirements and provide actionable insights and solutions to data problemsProcess Improvement: Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex IT data sets to drive process improvements and policy developmentAnalytics & Insights: Provide key and differentiating industry insights for our customers through clear and concise analytical representations of core travel dataSkillsBachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field or equivalent experienceAdvanced knowledge of and experience with databases of all varieties including RDBMS SQL based platforms as well as document storesDemonstrable experience with a programming language typically used in the field of data and analytics engineering e.g. Python, R or ScalaExperience and understanding of web application development, front-end reactive applications such as VueJS or React as well as familiarity with middle and back-end software development methodologiesUnderstanding of the software development lifecycle and SCM through Git or an alternativeExperience with a cloud providers such as Amazon AWS, Azure or GCP and associated data platforms and products they provideFull understanding of the data lifecycle, from pipeline development to warehouse architecture to reporting and analytics enablementSenior level experience with more than one cloud-based analytics platform such as Looker, Tableau or PowerBIExperience developing semantic models across wide-reaching data in sustainable and performant waysExposure and understanding to cloud-based warehouse platforms such as Snowflake, DataBricks or Azure DataLakePrior experience implementing governance and compliance related frameworks to analytics data productsInquisitive diagnostic skills related to query and system tuning and performanceExperience building bespoke data products from the ground up that utilize analytics and business intelligence platforms in an integration manner for visuals and core functionalityStrong verbal and written communication skills to effectively share findings with stakeholdersAdept at queries, report writing, and presenting findingsProven working experience as a data analytics engineerSnowflake, Looker and LookML modeling experienceBenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision benefitsRetirement PlansWellnessRewards and RecognitionSustainabilityDE&I initiativesMental Health SupportCompany OverviewDirect Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. It was founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.dt.com/gitravel/.Company H1B SponsorshipDirect Travel has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.