Data Engineer II – Data Platform

Tripadvisor

Data Engineer II responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure for Tripadvisor. Collaborating on data pipelines and software solutions at large scale in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeOxford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines, with strong proficiency in Java and Python for production systems. Capable of ensuring data integrity and governance while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.

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ETL/ELT Process DesignJava and Python ProficiencyBig Data TechnologiesCloud Infrastructure on AWSData Pipeline Lifecycle Management

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Hard Skills

ETL/ELT ProcessesJava ProgrammingPython ProgrammingSQL ProficiencyData StructuresAlgorithmsObject-Oriented DesignREST ServicesEvent Queue SystemsSystems Performance Tuning

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDetail-OrientedStrong Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

SnowflakeBigQueryHadoopHiveFlinkSparkKafkaAWSLinuxGradle

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Data EngineeringData GovernanceData IntegrityData ScienceAnalytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSBigQueryCloudETLGradleHadoopJavaKafkaLinuxPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines that process terabyte-scale data across Snowflake, BigQuery, Hive, and other platforms.
Develop scalable, reusable data models and curated data sets for analytics, data science, CRM, machine learning, and other data consumers across the organization.
Own the full lifecycle of data pipelines: define SLAs, implement performance measurements, monitoring, and anomaly detection.
Ensure enterprise data integrity, validation, documentation, and governance.
Write production Java and Python code across our evolving platform stack — from data ingestion and event processing to REST services and internal tooling.
Build and maintain streaming and batch processing systems (Flink, Spark, Kafka) that power real-time and analytical workloads.
Take responsibility for all aspects of software engineering: design, implementation, QA, and maintenance, with a CI/CD mindset (most engineers release to production every few days).
Operate on and improve cloud infrastructure on AWS, with familiarity with Gradle, Linux, and related tooling.
Take on projects with independence and a mandate to leave things better than you found them.
Be integral to code quality on your team through leadership in design and code review.
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Analytics, and Data Science teams to define specifications and deliver high-quality solutions.
Communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders; translate complex data problems into clear solutions.
Work alongside engineering groups located around the world in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–5+ years of data engineering or general software development experience in a commercial setting.
Strong hands-on proficiency in both Java and Python for production systems.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex ETL/ELT processes from concept to production.
Proficiency in SQL and data exploration across large, complex datasets.
Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Hive, BigQuery, Snowflake) and working with terabyte-scale or larger datasets.
Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
Professional experience building REST services and working with event queue systems.
Familiarity with Linux and cloud infrastructure design on AWS or equivalent cloud providers.
Systems performance and tuning experience, with an understanding of how architecture impacts scalability.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Strong analytical skills; desire to write clean, correct, and efficient code.
Self-paced, organized, and detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and pride in your work.
Ability to break down complex problems into simple, pragmatic solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills, intense curiosity, and enthusiasm for solving difficult problems.
Willingness and ability to take on new technologies as our stack evolves.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation packages, including base salary, annual bonus, and more.
“Work your way” with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. We take a remote-friendly approach to collaboration, with the option to join on-site as often as you’d like in select locations.
Flexible schedule. Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work.
Donation matching. Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually.
Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs.
Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you.
Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more.
Employee assistance program. We’re here for you with resources and programs to help you through life’s challenges.
Health benefits. We offer great coverage and competitive premiums.
Generous referral scheme. Help us grow and be rewarded with generous awards for referring successful candidates.