Hearst Television, Charlotte · 9 hours ago
Azure Data Engineer
Charlotte, NC
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. The role focuses on migrating data infrastructure to a Microsoft Fabric ecosystem and designing the Medallion architecture to ensure seamless data flow.
Broadcast Media
Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy complex ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Fabric Data Pipelines to power our enterprise analytics
Develop custom Azure Functions (Python) and API integrations to bridge gaps where native connectors are insufficient, ensuring no data source is out of reach
Architect robust ingestion frameworks capable of handling high-velocity real-time APIs and structured scheduled landings (CSV/Parquet)
Manage and optimize OneLake/Delta Lake storage to ensure peak performance for downstream Analytics Engineering and AI consumption
Maintain and enhance GitHub Action pipelines to automate deployments across Dev, Test, and Prod environments, ensuring a stable and reliable release cycle
Implement best-class data governance, privacy, and security practices, utilizing Managed Identities and VNETs to protect our data assets
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 Television, Charlotte
We’re ambitious. We’re smart. We want to be the best, to put our mark on every story we tell and every project we take on.
51-200 employees
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