WBEZ Chicago · 4 months ago
Data Platform Engineer
Chicago, IL (Hybrid workplace)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$102K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expChicago Public Media is the largest local non-profit news organization in the country, serving millions through its various media platforms. They are seeking a versatile Data Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and tools, ensuring reliable data flow for critical systems like CRM and analytics environments.
Broadcast Media
Responsibilities
Build and maintain ETL pipelines using Python and SQL to move data between internal systems and external platforms (e.g., CRMs, ESPs)
Ensure data reliability and integrity across systems and develop automated validation and alerting
Troubleshoot issues across platforms and contribute to root cause analysis and long-term solutions
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
Participate in monitoring, performance tuning, and refactoring of existing data flows
Help maintain and extend internal tools that support data operations and stakeholder reporting needs
Document systems, processes, and logic to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in a data engineering, systems integration, or similar role
Proficient in Python (Or Equivalent) and SQL, with experience building maintainable ETL pipelines
Experience working with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Postgres)
Comfortable navigating and integrating with REST APIs and working with cloud-based services
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug across systems
Excellent communication and documentation habits
Comfortable navigating and troubleshooting legacy pipelines and code, with a focus on understanding historical context before making changes
Preferred
Experience working with CRM or ESP platforms (e.g., Salesforce, RevCRM, Marketing Cloud, EveryAction, etc.) is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Vacation
Holidays
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement savings
Commuter benefits plan
Company
WBEZ Chicago
We are Chicago’s NPR news station, one of the largest and most respected public media stations in the country.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase