Principal Data Engineer, CarTrawler
Car rental & mobility solutions
Open for applications
Car rental & mobility solutions
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enable the world's leading brands in travel to offer better transport services to their customers.
Role
Who you are
- Strong experience in data engineering, with a track record of designing and operating scalable data platforms
- Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with expertise in building robust data pipelines and models
- Hands-on experience with modern data tooling such as Snowflake, dbt, Airflow and data quality frameworks
- Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of learning, ownership and continuous improvement
- Solid understanding of cloud environments (preferably AWS) and data warehousing best practices
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into clear technical solutions and influence stakeholders
- We know that looking for a new job can feel a bit daunting but don’t let a touch of imposter syndrome hold you back. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you! Apply today to stay connected
What the job involves
- Lead the architecture, development of high-quality data solutions on our cutting edge data stack with Snowflake, dbt and Airflow, Soda
- Write high-quality, production-grade Python and SQL for complex, business-critical data workflows
- Define and shape data architecture, models and standards to support analytics, data products and AI initiatives
- Drive delivery through clear prioritisation, effective dependency management, and a strong focus on reliable, high-quality outcomes
- Partner closely with stakeholders and teams across the business to shape data requirements and drive solution ideation
- Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, coaching and establishing best practices across the team
Our take
CarTrawler provides car rental and mobility solutions to travel industry players, allowing them to supplement their revenue and improve the experiences of their customers. It runs what is essentially a B2B marketplace for car rentals, through which airlines and travel agents can offer their clients end-to-end travel options.
The company has cemented its position within the industry through major partnerships and platform expansions. Most recently, Heathrow Airport selected CarTrawler to power the car rental offering on their website, giving customers access to thousands of suppliers and locations worldwide. The deal also reinforces CarTrawlers position as a leading B2B travel technology provider.
Alongside this, CarTrawler has attracted industry attention following reports that Expedia Group is exploring the potential acquisition or investment in the business. The speculation comes after a strong period of growth, with the company reportedly increasing adjusted EBITDA by 20% year-over-year in fiscal 2025 while continuing to expand its airline partner network, including Ryanair, American Airlines, Quantas, Etihad and Finnair. And a deal with Expedia would certainly place CarTrawler at the centre of the rapidly growing B2B travel technology market.
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Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
May 2020
$116.3m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $116.3m
Company HQ
Farranboley, Dublin, Ireland
Leadership
Peter O'Donovan
(CEO)Peter joined CarTrawler in 206 as CPO, moving into the role of COO in 2018 and CEO in 2022. Previously, they spent 14 years at Paddy Power BetFair in various roles, including CPO.
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