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Associate Data Developer, Data/AI/ML

Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.

Why this job’s a big deal:

As an Associate Data Developer in the Product Operating Model (POM), your focus is on building and maintaining reliable, scalable, and high-performing data pipelines that deliver trusted data for analytics and product initiatives. You are accountable for designing, developing, and optimizing data ingestion, transformation, and validation processes, while collaborating closely with Data Architects, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to ensure data solutions meet business and product requirements

In this role, you will get to:

1. Data Pipeline Development & Optimization

• Build and optimize data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and validation
• Assist with CI/CD practices to automate pipeline deployment and monitoring
• Develop and maintain data validation and quality assurance tests to ensure reliable outputs

1. Data Architecture & Modeling

• Work in tandem with Data Architects to align on data architecture requirements
• Build and maintain data models that support analytics, reporting, and product features
• Define solution parameters for data preparation, integration, and storage

1. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Partner with Product Managers, Analysts, and Engineering teams to understand data requirements
• Facilitate communication between data, product, and development teams to ensure alignment
• Provide guidance on best practices for data management and pipeline design

1. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve pipeline performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Evaluate and implement new data tools, technologies, and frameworks
• Share knowledge and mentor team members on data engineering practices

1. Reporting & Quality Metrics

• Monitor and report on data pipeline performance, failures, and data quality issues
• Ensure transparency of data availability, integrity, and lineage for stakeholders
• Support release readiness by validating that data pipelines deliver accurate and timely data

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience building and maintaining data pipelines and architectures in a corporate or product-driven environment.
• Worked on core Java, experience with Spring Framework, Web Services and APIs. Good to have experience with Micro services, Kubernetes, Docker.
• Proficient with SQL and modern data tools (e.g., Spark, Airflow, Snowflake, dbt)
• Demonstrated expertise in Big Data solutions, including frameworks such as ApacheSpark and Kafka. Proficiency in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) stack is highly desirable.
• Strong command of databases, including CloudSQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), BigQuery, and Oracle.
• Familiar with data governance, security protocols, and compliance best practices
• Proficiency in data orchestration frameworks, particularly Apache Airflow, for scheduling and managing complex workflows.
• Proven ability to analyze, debug, and resolve data processing issues efficiently.
• Proficient in Java or Python, with the ability to write efficient, maintainable code in either language.
• Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust
• The Right Results, the Right Way is not just a motto at Priceline; it’s a way of life. Unquestionable integrity and ethics is essential.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, certain roles may be eligible for an annual bonus and/or equity grant.

The salary range for this position is $85,000- $100,000K CAD.

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Who We Are

WE ARE PRICELINE.

Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.

Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.

We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.

Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.

If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!

Flexible work at Priceline

Priceline is following a hybrid working model, which includes two days onsite as determined by you and your manager (ideally selecting among Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday). On the remaining days, you can choose to be remote or in the office.

Perks & Benefits at Priceline

Our benefits are designed to support your health, wellbeing, and life inside and outside of work. Eligible Priceliners have access to:

Health & wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources

Generous time off including PTO, holidays, a company-wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days

Work/life support including the ability to work up to 4 weeks per year from anywhere, parental leave, dependent care and family support resources, Summer Fridays, and office perks like stocked kitchens and catered meals (varies by location)

Financial security programs such as retirement plans with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and tax-advantaged accounts

Signature travel perks including employee-only discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits

Additional perks & discounts like travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits

A people-first culture with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), social events, recognition programs, and service awards that help you connect, grow, and celebrate together

Specific benefits and programs vary by location.

Inclusion is a Big Deal!

To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, we believe our team should reflect the broad range of customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.

Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love for you to join us and help shape what makes our team extraordinary.

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