Senior Data Engineer

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

About This Role 

We are looking for a passionate and driven Senior Data Engineer to become an important part of our fast-paced, high-energy, and innovative culture. The ideal candidate will have experience in Azure, Databricks, ETL processes, Python, SQL, Jira and Github. In addition to these skills, the candidate should also have experience in data lake house architecture, data modeling and migration from on-premise enterprise data warehousing to data lake. 

 

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing data pipelines that are scalable, reliable, and efficient. You will work closely with analytics teams, data scientist and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and architect and implement data solutions that meet their needs.

 

Responsibilities  

• Design, develop and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and loading data into our data lake (e.g., Azure Data Lake Storage, AWS S3)
• Integrate with external APIs and services (e.g., RESTful APIs) to exchange data and trigger actions
• Design and Develop data APIs and API Management layer
• Experience orchestrating and monitoring workflows
• Work with data scientists/data analysts to understand their requirements and design solutions that meet their needs 
• Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate data processing tasks
• Write complex SQL queries
• Optimize database performance by tuning queries and indexes
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the data lifecycle
• Enable versioning, logging and monitoring for platform and application observability
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines and Azure DevOps integrations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., data engineers, data scientists, product managers) to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Contribute to the development and improvement of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI)
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of development processes
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in event-driven architectures and data processing
• Mentor and guide junior team members
  
  

 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field 
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering
• Experience with Azure and Databricks
• Strong knowledge of ETL processes  
• Proficiency in configuration languages (Terraform, YAML)
• Experience with API integration and RESTful services
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Jira and Github  
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka is a plus 
• Experience with Jira and Github 
• Experience in data lake house architecture
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience ingesting data from Event Hubs 
• Experience in data modeling 
• Experience in migration from on-premise enterprise data warehousing to data lake
• Familiarity with data quality and validation tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $140,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
  
  

Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans
  
  

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 506478

Reference Date: 12/23/2024

Job Code Function: Information Systems