Data Engineer

easyJet; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Job summary

easyJet holidays is building a brand-new Operational Data Platform to underpin its applications, services and decision making. The role sits in the growing Data team and collaborates with senior engineers to deliver scalable data products powering the holidays experience.

You will contribute to design, build and optimize data pipelines, work with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and help govern data standards while translating business needs into practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience building or maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines — dbt, Airflow, Dagster, AWS Glue or similar.
• Experience working with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• A solid understanding of data modelling principles.
• The ability to translate business needs into practical data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the design and delivery of the new Operational Data Platform.
• Building and maintaining ETL/ELT workflows.
• Optimising data processes and pipeline performance.
• Supporting data governance, compliance and platform standards.
• Collaborating with product teams, engineers and developers across the business.
• Supporting ad-hoc analysis and development tasks as needed.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL pipelines

Data modelling

Business requirements

Tools

dbt

Airflow

Dagster

AWS

Azure

GCP

AWS Glue

Job description

We're building a brand-new Operational Data Platform at easyJet holidays that underpins our applications, services and decision making across the business. This role sits within our growing Data team and plays a direct part in bringing that platform to life.

You’ll work alongside experienced senior engineers, contribute to meaningful data challenges, and help build scalable data products that power the end-to-end holidays experience.

Day to day, you'll be responsible for:

• Contributing to the design and delivery of the new Operational Data Platform
• Building and maintaining ETL/ELT workflows
• Optimising data processes and pipeline performance
• Supporting data governance, compliance and platform standards
• Collaborating with product teams, engineers and developers across the business
• Supporting ad-hoc analysis and development tasks as needed

What you bring to the team

• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Experience building or maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines — dbt, Airflow, Dagster, AWS Glue or similar
• Experience working with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• A solid understanding of data modelling principles
• The ability to translate business needs into practical data solutions

What’s in it for you

In addition to your competitive base salary, we offer an all-inclusive benefits package which includes our company-wide bonus scheme, 7% pension contribution, and private medical insurance. We offer a variety of share options and life assurance, and we have an impressive range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

You’ll have access to heavily discounted flights for yourself and your loved ones, annual holiday vouchers, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

The role is full-time and based at our easyJet holidays HQ near Luton Airport. We operate a hybrid working model of 3 days per week in the office.

Business Area

Technology - easyJet holidays

About easyJet holidays

Ready to make your next move? How about make your mark? Join a team with unstoppable drive and passion at easyJet holidays.

In 2019 we launched our easyJet holidays business, with a mission to provide brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices. We want to lead the industry by making sustainable travel affordable and accessible to everyone – and to do this we’re building remarkable teams with modern ways of working.

By joining us you’ll be part of the UK’s fastest growing tour operator and a company named as one of the Best Workplaces in Travel. You’ll be given autonomy to do your job, a platform to share your ideas, and you’ll get to work with the very best people in the industry – all to create experiences that customers will remember forever.

Make a difference with your next role. Make it easyJet holidays.

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation