About the job
At SiteMinder, we value the unique contributions of our team members as the driving force behind our success. We foster an environment that embraces diversity, encouraging teams to incorporate a rich variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our inclusive culture empowers employees to express their authentic selves at work, ensuring that our differences fuel our ongoing revolution in delivering exceptional service to our customers. Together, we achieve more!
About Us
Since 2006, our passion for technology has led us to create a world-class hotel commerce platform that simplifies the booking process for accommodation owners. We empower hotels of all sizes—from boutique establishments to major chains—by enabling travelers to easily book a wide range of accommodations, from igloos to castles and everything in between.
Today, we proudly support over 50,000 hotels across 150+ countries, processing more than 130 million reservations annually through our innovative technology.
The Opportunity
We are on the lookout for an exceptionally skilled and hands-on Principal Data Engineer to become the cornerstone of our data platform. In this pivotal role, you will align executive strategy with technical execution, collaborating closely with our Chief Data Officer and VP of Data & Business Systems.
The ideal candidate will be an expert in the modern data stack, particularly with Databricks and dbt, showcasing a profound passion for clean Kimball-style data modeling and the Medallion Architecture. Beyond individual contributions, you will serve as a mentor and coach, committed to enhancing the engineering standards of our team.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Implementation: Create and deploy robust, end-to-end data pipelines using Databricks, adhering to the Medallion Architecture.
Data Modeling Authority: Serve as the definitive expert on data modeling, implementing Kimball best practices (including Star Schemas and Dimensional Modeling) to optimize data performance and usability.
dbt Project Leadership: Drive the implementation and enhancement of dbt projects, ensuring modular architecture and clear documentation.

