About the Company A leading global technology company in the travel and marketing space. About the Role We’re looking for a seasoned Data Engineer III to support the Travel Partnerships & Media (TPM) team. In this role, you'll build and manage data infrastructure to support intelligent, data-driven marketing and partnership decisions. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work 3 days per week, based out of our Austin or Seattle offices. Responsibilities • Develop scalable data pipelines to capture, process, store, and distribute marketing and partnership data • Translate TPM business requirements into functional technical solutions and clean, maintainable code • Build and manage ETL workflows using Apache Airflow, Spark, and other distributed data tools • Architect and support integrations between internal teams and third-party platforms • Use cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, Redshift, Lambda) to power resilient and scalable data products • Create and maintain user-facing tools (SPAs) to support self-service and operational efficiency • Support reporting and analytics needs across TPM by maintaining reliable, performant data systems • Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to design systems that drive marketing scale and automation • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to team delivery using best engineering practices Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field – or equivalent hands-on experience • 5+ years of experience in data engineering or backend development roles • 4+ years of experience with Python, Java, or PHP • Strong command of SQL, data modeling, and performance optimization • Experience working with data from various sources including APIs, event streams, CSVs, NoSQL databases • Proficient in cloud and distributed systems – ideally AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, Redshift, AppFlow) • Familiarity with batch and stream processing (Spark, Kafka, SQS, etc.) • Experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices • Comfortable working in Agile teams using sprints, user stories, and backlog prioritization • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset • Previous experience in travel or marketing industries is a plus • Experience supporting marketing or partnership teams is a strong advantage Interview Process • 1 Manager Interview (Zoom) • 3 Technical Rounds covering: • System Design • SQL & Data Modeling • Coding (Python or similar) • Communication, Stakeholder Fit, and Team Collaboration Pay range and compensation package $90-110/hr (W2) Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.