Junior Data Extraction Specialist

ABOUT THE COMPANY: 

OAG is the leading data platform for the global travel industry, powering the growth and innovation of the air travel ecosystem.  It has the world’s largest network of flight information.  In 2023, OAG acquired Infare, the leading provider of competitor air travel data, empowering airlines and other travel industry players to make effective pricing decisions.  Together, OAG and Infare form part of the most trusted data platform for aviation and make travel better by empowering the global travel industry with high-quality, relevant datasets covering the whole journey from planning to customer experience. Data is at the heart of everything we do. Headquartered in the UK, with operations in the USA, Denmark, France, Germany, Singapore, Japan, China, and Lithuania. 

Now we are looking for a Junior Data Extraction Specialist to join the team in Vilnius, Lithuania.

ABOUT THE TEAM: 

We are looking for a Junior Data Extraction Specialist, who could join a large Data Extraction team and help us to collect the data in all possible ways. We scrape, we use API, we use exclusive partnerships to get the data, and trust us, there’s a lot that we could teach about it.

If you started taking learning steps and are a curious, self-driven, and persistent person, this opportunity might be a great start to your career in the IT field! No matter if you just finished university or want to switch your career to a completely different field. The most important thing is a basic knowledge of programming and a huge motivation to grow.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:  

• Building new internet crawlers/robots (C#)
• Maintaining and optimizing existing internet crawlers/robots
• Analyzing data sources and finding the best ways to extract information
• Get to know internal tools and monitoring systems
• Solve easy and mid-level tasks

IF YOU HAVE:  

• Fundamentals and basic skills in any object-oriented programming language
• A very structured and analytical way of working
• Logical thinking, persistence, attention to detail
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English

WOULD BE BENEFICIAL:  

• Experience with C#
• Experience working with Regular Expressions
• Basic knowledge of MS SQL
• Knowledge of HTTP protocol (Request/Response, Cookies, Sessions, etc.)
• Knowledge of data markup languages (XML/JSON/HTML)
• Knowledge of APIs (REST, SOAP)

WE WILL OFFER YOU:  

• The opportunity to work with passionate individuals in the intersection of technology and the travel business domain
• Company-provided free lunch every day
• A modern office in a convenient location, with flexible working arrangements that allow remote work or office attendance
• Opportunities for travel to our other offices, fostering a global perspective
• The chance to join an industry-leading international company with a commitment to innovation
• An attractive compensation and benefits package, including private health insurance, a company bonus scheme, and voluntary participation in a company-supported retirement scheme
• A generous annual leave policy, growing with each year of service, and a day off during your birthday month
• Great growth and development opportunities, both professionally and personally

OAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure all applicants are considered for employment without discrimination.