The Washington Post

Data Engineer

The Washington Post

One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

We are calling this initiative WaPo 360. As our Senior Data Engineer you’ll be part of a cross functional team and work in close collaboration with analytics, engineering and other stakeholders.  You will be building and maintaining various systems of WaPo 360. You will be responsible for day-to-day operations of systems that depend on data, ensuring data is properly processed and securely transferred in a timely manner. You will work closely with stakeholders across departments to architect, build and deploy various initiatives within WaPo 360. Participate in all stages of software development - from early brainstorming to coding and bug fixing. Develop best practices and approaches to support continuous process automation for data ingestion and data pipeline workflows.

Where is this job?
This job is located at One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role

  • Experience building business-critical, data processing pipelines on AWS

  • Industry experience in software development, data engineering, business intelligence, data science, or related field

  • Knowledge of distributed systems as it relates to data storage and computing

  • Hands-on experience with multiple database technologies including Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB

Required Skills
  • Hive

  • Kafka

  • PySpark

  • Time Management Skills

  • Data modeling & forecasting

  • Data warehousing Management

  • Building ETL pipelines

Soft Skills
  • Process Improvement

  • Verbal communication

  • written communication

  • Problem Solving Skills

  • Flexibility/Adaptability

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Data Engineer in One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA is around $89,000 to $120,000 per year. This salary range is based on the job titles, experience levels, and skill sets of the positions currently available in the area.

Additional Information
The Washington Post is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedApril 22nd, 2021
Apply BeforeJune 9th, 2026
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The Washington Post is a major American daily newspaper published in Washington, DC, with a particular emphasis on national politics and the federal government.

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