Data Engineer

"What excites me most about being a Jetnetter is how innovation and collaboration come together every single day. We're building the future of aviation intelligence, and we're doing it with people who truly love what they do."

— Eric Foss, CTO

JETNET is seeking a Data Engineer (Python) to help design, develop, and maintain advanced data pipelines, AI integrations, and intelligent automation solutions that power our aviation intelligence platform. You'll leverage your technical expertise to create scalable, high-performance systems that elevate data quality, accessibility, and insight generation. Working cross-functionally with Research, Product, and Cloud Infrastructure teams, you'll play a pivotal role in evolving our next-generation data ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and related frameworks.
• Implement and manage data ingestion workflows that integrate APIs, third-party feeds, and internal systems.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and performance of large-scale aviation datasets through validation and monitoring.
• Develop and integrate AI-powered data workflows using frameworks like Strands, LangChain, or similar.
• Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems leveraging graph and NoSQL databases.
• Create and maintain APIs with FastAPI or Flask to enable efficient data access and interoperability.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineering to optimize workflows for performance, cost, and security in AWS.
• Contribute to containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Stay current on emerging data, AI, and cloud technologies to drive continuous innovation.
• Document architectures, workflows, and best practices to support scalability and team learning.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of professional experience in Python development, data engineering, or similar roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, PySpark, FastAPI, Flask).
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, MS-SQL).
• Experience with graph and NoSQL databases to support AI/RAG workflows.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (Strands, LangChain) and LLM platforms (AWS Bedrock or similar).
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, and modern development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience in designing and writing structured agent instructions, prompts, or task guidelines for AI-driven systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Skills:

• .NET C# experience, including ASP.NET Blazor WASM, LINQ, and Entity Framework (Code First).
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Clean Architecture, and modular systems design.
• Experience deploying scalable solutions in AWS using Docker and Kubernetes.

Location:

Remote – Open to applicants located in Canada with current legal authorization to work.

Annual Salary Range:

$120,000 CAD - $180,000 CAD - flexible based on experience

Why Join Us?

At JETNET, you'll be part of an innovative company that stands at the forefront of aviation data solutions with a sterling reputation in the industry.

Benefits That Support Your Well-Being:

• Remote Work Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work-life arrangement with remote flexibility, empowering you to deliver your best work from home.
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off: We understand the value of rest and recharge, so we offer competitive PTO to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Coverage: With health, dental, and vision benefits, we prioritize your well-being so you can focus on making an impact.

Ready to take flight with us?

Apply today and become a part of the JETNET Team