Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · 1 day ago
Data Engineer/Integration Specialist job
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yrPhiladelphia International Airport (PHL) is looking for a Data Engineer/Integration Specialist to join their Office of Innovation & Technology. This role involves developing and optimizing data pipelines and integration strategies to enhance the City's services to its residents, using advanced technologies and best practices in data engineering.
Air Transportation
Responsibilities
Working with business partners of varying technical ability to understand how their data is produced, stored, and updated, designing enhancements to optimize enterprise integrations and public data accessibility
Design and develop new and expand and refine existing data pipelines using Apache Airflow, custom Python-based software, and other tools to connect diverse systems of record, centralized databases, and SaaS environments, improving data platform components, data governance, master data management, data standardization, enrichment and quality assurance
Play a key role in enterprise integration and open data initiatives, developing and supporting critical systems like the City's DataBridge, Databridge-Airflow and AIS
Write clear, descriptive technical documentation for systems/applications, partner with data stewards of various technical levels and communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered
Demonstrated experience in data engineering or a similar role, with a focus on data management/integration/ETL/ELT
Proven track record with Python, SQL, and database management
Experience with working with modern data engineering tech stack
Familiarity with development of custom ETL/CI/CD tools and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
Proficient in Python
Strong SQL skills and experience with databases (Postgres preferred)
Familiarity with Docker, bash and minimal Linux server administration
Experience with cloud services (AWS preferred)
Understanding of Git/GitHub for version control and CI/CD pipelines
Experience or ability to learn Airflow, DBT, Terraform, Kubernetes, Mulesoft
Experience working with spatial datasets a plus
Experience using command line interfaces
Clear and concise writing and communication skills
Creative problem-solving and critical thinking
Ability to work with data from diverse domains
Efficient time management and the ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously
Ability to seek innovative opportunities and continuous improvement
To reason about, model and manipulate complex datasets
To maintain clean and secure data environments
To work effectively in a hybrid (on-premises and cloud) environment
To communicate complex technical concepts in understandable terms
Preferred
Previous work in a public sector or large organization setting is a plus
Benefits
25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Company
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport is owned and operated by the City of Philadelphia provides provide Airport news, information & fun stuff.
Founded in 1940
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Federal Aviation Administration
2023-02-28Grant
Leadership Team
Atif Saeed, A.A.E., IAP
Chief Executive Officer
Camille Tomlin
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-11-07
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-11-05
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-10-09
Company data provided by crunchbase