The Washington Post

Principal Data Engineer

The Washington Post

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

We’re looking for a Principal Data Engineer to join the Commercial Business Intelligence team. The Commercial Business Intelligence Team is architecting new ways to surface insights to both the Washington Post and our SAAS customers. Participate in all stages of software development - from early brainstorming to coding and bug fixing. Lead a team of Data Engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining a robust and scalable data platform. Model, query, and analyze large, business-critical datasets. Architect, build and deploy on AWS. Plan and then execute successful complex technical projects in an Agile process. Host design and code reviews. Help in on call activities when the ETL is broken or have data issues. Assist business with ad hoc reports and business requirements. Develop a high-level view of current and future state business and technology. Evaluate and identify the benefit case for using new technologies.

Where is this job?
This job is located at One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Experience building business-critical, data processing pipelines on AWS

  • 3+ years of experience as a Senior Data Engineer having spearheaded projects that built data warehouse models at scale

  • 6+ years of experience modeling, querying and analyzing large datasets using SQL

  • Experience with multiple database technologies including Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB

Required Skills
  • Tableau

  • Hive

  • Looker

  • Lambda

  • DOMO

  • PySpark

  • Time Management Skills

  • Python programming skills

  • ETL/ELT

Soft Skills
  • Results Oriented

  • Prioritizing skills

  • Problem-Solving

  • Flexibility/Adaptability

  • Detail Oriented and Organized

  • Verbal and Written Communication

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Principal Data Engineer in One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA is $118,000 - $170,000 per year. This range is based on the salaries reported by job seekers on the site and the salaries of those who have already been hired for this role.

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 PostedJanuary 28th, 2022
Apply BeforeJune 9th, 2026
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About The Washington Post

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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