Senior Technical Specialist - Material [T500-24367]

About Delta Tech Hub:

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by our employees around the world, Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence while maintaining our reputation for award-winning customer service. With our mission of connecting the people and cultures of the globe, Delta strives to foster understanding across a diverse world and serve as a force for social good. Delta has fast emerged as a customer-oriented, innovation-led, technology-driven business. The Delta Technology Hub will contribute directly to these objectives. It will sustain our long-term aspirations of delivering niche, IP-intensive, high-value, and innovative solutions. It supports various teams and functions across Delta and is an integral part of our transformation agenda, working seamlessly with a global team to create memorable experiences for customers.

Senior Technical Specialist work hand in hand with the Material Planning analytics and reporting team on developing, maintaining, and enhancing dashboards, reporting, and department analytical tools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain, enhance, and develop new reports and dashboards.
• Conduct code audits to optimize existing coding logic.
• Migrate SQL program codes to Python coding structure.
• Develop interactive dashboards using Power BI and Power Apps.
• Collaborate with Project Managers in the Analytics and Reporting team within the Material Planning Department.
• Document coding structures in GitHub and create technical SOPs for existing and new tools.
• Test dashboards, reports, and coding logic prior to production deployment.
• Ensure clear communication of project timelines, milestones, and breakdowns.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):

• Industrial engineering, computer science, computer engineering degree or equivalent.
• 6-10 years of relevant work experience relative to analytics and coding
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the airline industry.
• Programming Expertise: Experience in SQL coding and Python coding, as our current reporting is in SQL and will transition to Python.
• Data Visualization: Knowledge of Power BI and Power Apps to build and maintain user dashboards.
• Cloud Platform Experience: Experience with AWS, as our servers are migrating from Teradata to AWS.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to produce high quality results, work in a collaborative environment by embracing diverse perspectives and with a solution-based approach.
• Adapt communication clearly and concisely based on team dynamics and expresses thoughts & ideas effectively.
• Ability to engage effectively with peers and stakeholders to build trust and reliable working relationships.
• Ability to understand business processes, implement innovative solutions, guide juniors on continuous improvement by constantly updating oneself on current technology & trends.
• Inquisitive to understand customer and business expectations while creating value addition on technical solutions.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Completing a SQL assessment
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office for daily operations.