Support Operations Developer, Data Engineering

Full Time November 27, 2021 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Job Overview

Job title: Support Operations Developer, Data Engineering

Job description: The Data Engineering Team currently seeks a passionate professional to join us as a Support Operations Developer. We are looking for an individual who will provide end-to-end implementation support for ETL, analytics, process, and machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate will help to ensure stakeholder expectations are met, while writing and promoting the writing of high-quality code and ensuring production issues are quickly resolved with intelligent solutions.

Your Responsibilities…

Prioritize production issues in data pipelines and ensure they are addressed in the right timeframe
Review code and suggest robust and scalable solutions and provide clear trails for auditing
Ensure development code is reviewed and tested carefully for scalability and accountability when promoting to production
Develop new solutions related to data analytics using a wide array of open source libraries and Python, driving business value
Review and document problems related to production and in-development code-based data pipelines and solutions
Gather and collect knowledge from the team and ensure uniformity in development practices amongst team members

Qualifications

Who You Are…

Inspired to design, develop and document the data engineering roadmap, supporting enterprise-wide analytics, data visualization, machine learning and code-driven data transformation processes
A liaison between team members, able to align overall development practices as well as review all code before promotion to ensure uniformity within the team and alignment with industry best practices
A compelling and clear communicator, able to craft a long-term vision, set goals to meet them, and represent your team’s best work to stakeholders with varying levels of technical fluency
A team-oriented and collaborative individual with a demonstrated aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies, methods, and tools to solve complex business problems
Driven to build strong strategic partnerships with key data and analytics professionals as well as internal clients and stakeholders

What You Will Bring To The Team…

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or engineering or relevant work experience
1-2+ years experience with data focused development as your main role
Knowledge of RDBMS, SQL, and noSQL
Experience writing high quality code in python
Hands-on experience with any or all the following: Docker, Airflow, and/or Jenkins
Experience building and optimizing technical environments in the cloud such as AWS, Azure or GCP
Working knowledge of AWS Kinesis, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, EMR or related tool sets in other cloud environments in considered an asset
Experience reviewing, improving, and debugging production-level issues with other’s code
Experience in digital media is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview of your requirements.

Company

OUR FUTURE INSPIRES US

For more than 100 years, our brands have provided readers with exclusive accounts of the issues that affect their lives, but that’s just the start.

We want to continue to fight for the concerns of all Canadians for the next 100 years, and to do that we’re making bold changes.

If you are passionate about a future for original, factual reporting, be part of our historic transformation. Join our team of award-winning journalists and thought leaders in data, digital product, advertising, marketing, and other strategic business areas who keep millions connected, informed, and moving forward every day.

OUR LEGACY EMPOWERS US

Torstar is a leading Canadian media and data company that aims to help people better understand the world and each other.

Built on a long and distinguished history in daily and community newspapers and nationally recognized digital businesses, The Torstar Group of Companies includes The Toronto Star, The Hamilton Spectator, the Waterloo Region Record and other regional daily news brands, as well as 75 community news brands across Ontario with a number of digital properties including Homefinder.ca and Save.ca.

Our flagship newspaper, the Toronto Star, was founded in 1892, and its website, thestar.com, is now one of the most-visited newspaper sites in the country.

Today over 2500 dedicated employees work together to continuously improve how we serve our customers and clients and report on the most important stories affecting people’s lives.

OUR DNA

Be a changemaker

Much has been written about the transformation of the media industry. If you want to experience it for yourself and think you could be part of the solution, then come and figure it out with us. It won’t be easy, but it will be rewarding.

Power a healthy democracy

We are building our future on the integrity of our content and the value of our original, factual reporting, covering topics that people care about most. Help us create it.

Make the role your own

We want to enable our people to balance their job with other interests. To support that we encourage you to decide how to best accomplish your objectives and your time.

Work in close-knit, diverse teams

You’ll work alongside teams of award winners and thought leaders in Canada’s ever broadening digital media industry.

IN OUR OWN WORDS

“Working for Torstar, in an industry where we face real challenges to enable quality journalism to continue, is an opportunity to be part of something special.” – Director, Data Engineering

“In a startup you’re racing for the next round. Here, we’re building something for the next 150 years. The culture at Torstar is about delivery and performance, while still enabling work life balance. It’s unique to be able to grow professionally while keeping perspective, and contributing to making a difference locally.” – Vice President, Commercial Products

“It’s in our DNA to change. We’re currently experimenting with different storytelling formats, seeing how readers respond, and sharing the results with other newsrooms. If someone shows a willingness to try new things, they’ll thrive here.” – Editor-in-Chief, York Region

“My reason for joining was the role itself – I wanted to roll up my sleeves and take on a challenge. If you like paving the path for yourself, then Torstar is a great place to do it.” – Senior Manager, Marketing

GETTING THE BALANCE RIGHT

Competitive compensation plan
Comprehensive benefits package & pension plan
Flexible work arrangements
Generous vacation plan and floater days
Education reimbursement program
Discounts on company & partner products and services

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Job date: Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:54:54 GMT

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