Position summary:

As a Staff Data Engineer, you'll be instrumental in championing data quality and best practices within Sojern's Business Systems Engineering Team. You'll oversee end-to-end testing of our pipelines and ensure that necessary alerts are in place. Your responsibilities will include developing comprehensive test plans and documenting test cases for upcoming initiatives. By collaborating with various teams and leveraging your cross-channel expertise, you'll contribute to process improvements and streamlined workflows. If you're passionate about data quality and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, Sojern is the perfect place for you.

What you will do:

Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth data analysis to uncover valuable insights and trends, supporting strategic decision-making. Data Modeling: Develop and maintain complex data models to effectively represent and analyze diverse datasets. Data Quality: Ensure data integrity and accuracy through rigorous quality checks and validation processes. Problem Solving: Identify and resolve data-related challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions. Automation: Develop and implement data automation processes to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest data technologies and trends, exploring opportunities to leverage them for competitive advantage. Technical Leadership: Be the tech lead for a small team of engineers doing this work.

What you bring to the table: 

Essentials

Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and other relevant data analysis/engineering tools. A self-directed work ethic.  You will be expected to drive your own ideas without micromanagement A positive attitude each day.  As a team, we support each other through trainings and ad hoc help Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple priorities, and work with remote offices Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience working with data science teams 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.

Nice To Have 

Experience with Google Cloud Platform, specifically BigQuery - Nice to have Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) - Nice to have Experience with Celigo or other iPaaS vendor - Nice to have.

What we have for you:

We take a whole-person approach to create a Sojernista Experience that allows our people to thrive, not just as employees, but as humans. As an employee of Sojern, you would benefit from this in the following ways:

Rewards & Recognition: Competitive compensation packages, stock options offered to every employee, Bonusly program to reward and recognize team wins and performance, plus employees can take up to 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer and give back to the community  Flexibility: Flexi-Friday benefit, hybrid or remote work options for most roles, time-zone friendly work hours with async collaboration Connection: Team offsites planned annually, six employee resources groups, regular virtual and in office team building events, monthly company All Hands & leadership Q&As Wellbeing: PTO allowance to recharge, comprehensive healthcare options, paid parental leave (16 weeks for birthing parents; 12 weeks for non-birthing parents), retirement contributions and investment options (for applicable locations), travel benefits (hotel stay benefit & IATA membership), plus mental health, wellness & financial health resources Growth: Learning & development stipend, mentorship program, career development programs, leadership training Productivity: Home office tech set up (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse), monthly internet and phone allowance, modern tools to communicate and collaborate (Slack, Google Suite)

Our Sojernista First workplace philosophy is designed to take a flexible approach, recognizing that the needs of our employees may differ depending on their role, team, or location. What does not differ is our focus on building genuine connections, increasing global collaboration, and providing programs, tools and resources centered around the needs and wellbeing of our employees, regardless if you are working in an office, hybrid, or fully remote.

About Sojern:

At Sojern, we believe in the power of travel as a way to bring the world together. It is that passion that drives Sojern to build smart digital solutions that help travel marketers reach travelers efficiently, and increase long-term growth, customer loyalty and profitability.

Our customers include hotels, attractions and tourism boards, and they use the power of machine learning, data science and real-time traveler data in Sojern’s products to build direct relationships with travelers across social, mobile and the web. Now, more than ever, our thousands of customers rely on Sojern to drive visits, bookings, and ticket sales by engaging with travelers as they plan their travel.

As a globally distributed company, we are headquartered in San Francisco with employees based in 14 countries and counting. Our team is passionate about travel and the core values that define our culture: Win as a Team, Embrace Inclusion, Be Genuine, Deliver Wow, and Center Around the Customer. Check out our Glassdoor reviews!

 

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Disclosure - Pre-Employment Requirements:

All candidates offered employment by Sojern may be subject to pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check. Sojern is compliant with all federal and local laws with consideration to pre-employment requirements.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:

At Sojern, we work to create a brave space that seeks out, embraces, and promotes diverse thoughts, beliefs, and experiences of Sojernistas globally.

We are building a workforce that represents the customer base we are serving and the world we live in. A diversified workforce is an innovative workforce. Just as there is no one typical traveler, there is no one typical employee. We foster diversity and inclusion across the company, actively seeking to amplify underrepresented voices and apply diverse perspectives to ensure products, policies, and programs are relevant for our employees and clients alike.

Embracing our differences and celebrating them moves us towards our goal of making travel inclusive of all. Sojern’s S-Groups (employee resource groups) are a core aspect of our culture, fostering belonging and connection, inspiring learning, and creating opportunities for all Sojernistas across the globe.

SoEmpowered: Supporting, developing, and empowering those who identify as women at Sojern SoProud: Celebrating Sojern’s LGBTQIA+ community while creating an inclusive and safe space for community members  SoWell: Advocating for balance in life and overall wellbeing and providing space and resources for Sojernistas with different needs SoConnected: Creating space, connection and resources for Sojern’s young and rising professionals Parents & Caregivers: Helping families thrive with our community of parents and caregivers Sojern Gives Back: Supporting underrepresented communities and social causes, striving to make a global and local impact

We also have employee-run Slack channels for those with specific interests, for example plant lovers, pets and more.

At Sojern, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Sojern is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please inform your TA Partner if you are requesting a reasonable accommodation.