Senior Data Engineer
IAG LoyaltyWho we areĀ šĀ Ā
WeāreĀ IAG Loyalty - one organisation with two ambitious, growing divisions across Loyalty and Holidays. Each has its own goals,Ā strategyĀ and team, but togetherĀ weāreĀ united by a shared vision to create a more rewarding world of travel and experiences.Ā Ā
Our Loyalty division is home to Avios, the global loyalty currency, enabling millions of members to collect and spend rewards across travel,Ā retailĀ and financial services.Ā Ā
Our Holidays division including British Airways Holidays and IberiaĀ Vacaciones,Ā brings together trusted brands, connecting customers to thousands of destinations worldwide through seamless, end-to-end travel experiences.Ā Ā
WeāreĀ on an exciting journey of growth and transformation āĀ weāreĀ going places.Ā
The opportunity āØ
As aĀ Senior Data Engineer, you will lead our Non-Air Redemption Data Team, responsible for all data relating to Avios used by customers to purchase products and services outside of flights.
This role sits at the heart of our data strategy, working across multiple systems, third-party integrations, and complex data sources. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering our Redemption Data Product, ensuring it supports high-impact business decisions and delivers real value to our customers.
WhatĀ youāllĀ be doingĀ šĀ
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be a pivotal member of the data product team, leading the design and development of scalable, high-performance data solutions for our Redemption Data Product.
Working closely with analysts, data modellers, engineers, and business stakeholders, you will translate requirements into robust technical solutions that align with our wider business objectives.
In partnership with your Tech Lead, you will provide technical leadership to the team, supporting delivery of the product roadmap through efficient data pipelines, advanced processing frameworks, and reliable analytics solutions. You will take ownership of testing, data quality, and deployment processes to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
You will champion engineering best practice, coding standards, and architectural principles, helping to build a maintainable, high-quality codebase that supports long-term growth.
A key part of your role will be fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration. You will encourage experimentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the team and wider business.
You will also evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and tools, ensuring our data platform remains modern, scalable, and competitive.
What we need from youĀ ā”Ā
We are aiming high, and we accept that it is unlikely that any one person will meet every aspect of the brief. Who you are is just as important as what you have done or where you have worked.
So even if you donāt tick every box, or your experience comes from a unique or varied background, weād still love to hear from you!
Proven experience delivering high-quality data products in complex environments.
Experience leading and supporting teams of engineers and analysts.
Strong understanding of business data models, workflows, and data governance.
Solid technical background in cloud-based data engineering and software development.
Experience with tools such as Snowflake, AWS, Airflow, DBT/SQLMesh, and Terraform.
Proficiency in a development language such as Python, Go, or Scala.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
We might not be right for you if:Ā Ā Ā
You only want to focus on your to-do list;Ā weāreĀ a small, high-performingĀ team,Ā we help each other to succeed.Ā Ā
You value perfection over fast iteration and progress; IAG Loyalty moves fast, we learn and iterate as we go; our environmentĀ isnātĀ right for everyone.Ā Ā
YouāreĀ looking to create but not build; this is an end-to-endĀ role,Ā you need to be comfortable owning your space, from ideation through to delivery and review.Ā Ā Ā
If you think you have what it takes butĀ don'tĀ meet every single point above, please do still apply.Ā We'dĀ love to chat and see if you could be a great fit.Ā
The BlendĀ šĀ
This role will work as part of our Loyalty Division and is based out of ourĀ London office. We call our approach to hybrid workingĀ The BlendĀ āĀ itāsĀ about giving you the flexibility to choose where you do your best work, while staying connected with your team and the wider business. This means you willĀ be requiredĀ to spendĀ at least two days per weekĀ in the office, with the rest of the time working from home. You may alsoĀ be requiredĀ to work from one of our other office or partner locations, based on your role and 'to do' listĀ
Diversity and InclusionĀ
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Our vision is to create a more rewarding world of travel and experiences. Delivering that requires diverse thinking and inclusive leadership.
We are committed to building a workplace where people feel they belong and are valued for their perspective. Inclusion drives better decisions, stronger performance and more innovative outcomes.
We actively encourage applications from people with different experiences and backgrounds, and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and accessible.