Data Engineer - AI skills

About the Position

Data Engineer - AI skills

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

PURPOSE

As a Data Engineer, you will accelerate new airline onboarding by ingesting heterogeneous airline systems and external sources, and turning them into trusted data for OCCam, SITA’s AI-powered Operations Control Center solution that helps airlines manage and recover from operational disruptions.

You will be accountable for building a common datalake and canonical data model that the product, Back-End and Science teams can rely on.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering – Disruption Management Solutions (OCCam), you will be part of the OCCam team. We are hiring two Data Engineers to grow the team.

Responsibilities

• Ingest heterogeneous airline systems and external sources into OCCam's data platform
• Build a common datalake and canonical data model that the product reads from
• Own data quality at the pipeline level, including checks, reconciliation, and issue investigation
• Partner closely with Back-End and Science teams so product features and algorithms are built on reliable data
• Work on several airline integrations in parallel, accelerating client onboarding and keeping delivery organized and well documented
• Map airline source schemas into a canonical data dictionary and document assumptions clearly

Requirements

• Proficient in Python and SQL across relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle
• Hands-on experience with Airflow and ETL or ELT design
• Understanding of datalakes, data modeling, and canonical data model design
• Experience with MSSQL linked servers, schema mapping, and source-system reverse engineering
• Experience with, or the ability to quickly ramp up on, AWS data services and data-quality frameworks
• Understanding of airline operational data such as schedules, crew, assignments, and qualifications, or readiness to build that domain knowledge quickly
• Structured problem-solving skills to handle messy real-world data and collaborate in client-facing onboarding situations
• Strong documentation discipline and a data-trust mindset
• Understanding of the importance of handling personal data, including crew data, under GDPR and client data-privacy requirements

Nice to Have

• Experience with airline operational systems such as Netline, SCHEDOPS, XCREW, or similar
• Airline Operations Management knowledge and understanding of the operational, commercial, and customer service challenges faced by airlines

We Offer

• Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
• Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans
• Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world
• Employee Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Champion Health for wellbeing support
• Professional Development: Access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive, including LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, Airport Council International, Pluralsight, Harvard Business Publishing, Stanford, and more
• Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

About the Company

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry. You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork.