Hearst Newspapers · 17 hours ago
Azure Data Engineer
Charlotte, NC, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHearst Television is hiring an Azure Data Engineer to lead the build of their next-generation data platform. This role involves migrating data infrastructure to a Microsoft Fabric ecosystem and designing the Medallion architecture for scalable data flow into their OneLake environment.
PublishingSocial MediaAdvertisingMarketingJournalismNews
Responsibilities
Pipeline Orchestration: Design, build, and deploy complex ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Fabric Data Pipelines to power our enterprise analytics
Compute & Automation: Develop custom Azure Functions (Python) and API integrations to bridge gaps where native connectors are insufficient, ensuring no data source is out of reach
Hybrid Ingestion: Architect robust ingestion frameworks capable of handling high-velocity real-time APIs and structured scheduled landings (CSV/Parquet)
Storage Optimization: Manage and optimize OneLake/Delta Lake storage to ensure peak performance for downstream Analytics Engineering and AI consumption
CI/CD & DevOps: Maintain and enhance GitHub Action pipelines to automate deployments across Dev, Test, and Prod environments, ensuring a stable and reliable release cycle
Governance & Security: Implement best-class data governance, privacy, and security practices, utilizing Managed Identities and VNETs to protect our data assets
Technical Troubleshooting: Perform root cause analysis on pipeline failures and implement automated monitoring to minimize downtime and points of failure
Qualification
Required
5–7 years as a Data Engineer in an enterprise environment with a proven track record in Azure Cloud
Deep proficiency in Azure-native components, including Azure Data Lake Gen2, API Gateway, and Microsoft Fabric
Expert-level Python (including API development with FastAPI) and SQL across relational and NoSQL databases
Strong hands-on experience with Spark (PySpark) and Delta Lake principles
Demonstrated experience with serverless compute (Azure Functions) and YAML-based CI/CD workflows
Ability to lead architectural discussions and navigate complex cloud environments (Subscriptions, VNETs, Managed Identities)
Preferred
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate is strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off & Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Company
Hearst Newspapers
Hearst Newspapers is the division in charge of Hearst's newspapers, local digital marketing service businesses, and directories.
Founded in 1887New York, New York, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carson S.
HR Business Partner
Laura Wilson
Director Major Account Partnerships
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