Senior Data Engineer

Vail Resorts • Broomfield, CO • 2h ago

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you're ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll design and build scalable, reliable, and high-performance data pipelines that power decision-making across the organization. You will work closely with analysts, data scientists and cross-functional stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data solutions, from architecture through implementation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Azure, Databricks, ETL processes, Python, SQL, Jira and Github. In addition to these skills, the candidate should also have a strong understanding of lakehouse architectures, data modeling, infrastructure automation, API integrations, and software engineering best practices.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $107,000 - $140,000 + Annual bonus

Employment Type: Year Round

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

Design, develop and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and loading data into our Azure data lake

Work with data scientists/data analysts to understand their requirements and design solutions that meet their needs

Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate data processing tasks

Write complex SQL queries

Optimize database performance by tuning queries and indexes

Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the data lifecycle

Enable versioning, logging and monitoring for platform and application observability

Integrate with external APIs and services (e.g., RESTful APIs) to exchange data and trigger actions

Design and Develop data APIs and API Management layer

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., data engineers, data scientists, product managers) to understand business requirements and translate them intotechnical solutions

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipelines and Azure DevOps integrations

Contribute to the development and improvement of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., using Azure DevOps, GitLab CI)

Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible

Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of development processes

Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in event-driven architectures and data processing

Mentor and guide junior team members

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

5+ years of experience in data engineering

Experience with Azure and Databricks

Strong knowledge of ETL processes

Proficiency in Python, SQL, Jira and Github

Experience with big data technologies such as Spark or Kafka

Experience with Jira and Github

Experience orchestrating and monitoring workflows

Experience in data lake house architecture

Experience withconfiguration languages (Terraform, YAML)

Experience with API integration and RESTful services

Experience ingesting data from Event Hubs

Experience in data modeling

Experience in migration from on-premise enterprise data warehousing to data lake

Familiarity with data quality and validation tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $107,000 - $140,000 + Annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Job Benefits

Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons

MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

Free ski passes for dependents

Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a 'Hybrid' work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 513664

Reference Date: 02/21/2026

Job Code Function: Information Systems

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