Data Engineer II

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Expedia, Inc. Full time

Expedia Group is a leading global travel company that powers travel for everyone, everywhere. We design and develop cutting-edge technology to simplify travel and create memorable experiences. Our data engineering team is essential in driving this success.

Why Work with Us?

We foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated, and when one of us wins, we all win. Our benefits package includes exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a global hybrid work setup, and career development resources.

Data Engineer II Job Description

As a Data Engineer II, you will be responsible for managing and scaling our MySQL and PostgreSQL infrastructure. You will ensure high performance, availability, and reliability of our relational databases while contributing to the continuous improvement of database processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Manage and maintain MySQL and PostgreSQL databases in production and development environments.
  2. Automate database operations, including backups, monitoring, scaling, and failover processes.
  3. Optimize database performance, conduct tuning, and ensure query optimization for large-scale datasets.
  4. Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions for relational databases.
  5. Assist in Elasticsearch cluster management and ensure its scalability and performance, if applicable.
  6. Work closely with engineering and product teams to develop and deliver efficient database solutions.
  7. Install, configure, update, and troubleshoot MySQL/PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch environments.
  8. Drive initiatives for database automation and infrastructure management.
  9. Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and systems administrators on technical issues and database requirements.
  10. Contribute to the data engineering community by sharing knowledge via articles, blogs, or attending meetups.

Requirements:

  1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  2. 5+ years of experience managing and optimizing MySQL and/or PostgreSQL databases.
  3. 2+ years of experience with Elasticsearch (optional but preferred).
  4. Experience with database architecture, indexing, replication, and backup strategies.
  5. Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) for automating database operations.
  6. Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud services.
  7. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for database deployment and management.
  8. Proficient in working with Linux/Unix environments.
  9. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an emphasis on data performance and scalability.
  10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, self-driven approach.
  11. Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Slack.

Expedia Group

Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises.

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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