Software Engineer, Data Application at NewsBreak

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, MediaIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Data Warehouse Engineer, or in a similar role supporting business teams
Strong programming experience with Python, Scala, Java, C++, Go, or other relevant languages
Expertise in relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design and performance tuning
Experience with big data frameworks such as Hadoop, Hive, Spark, or Flink is a plus
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services such as EC2, EMR, RDS, and EKS is a plus
Proven ability to

Responsibilities

Partner with business stakeholders, analysts, and product teams to understand data needs and develop scalable solutions that drive decision-making
Design, build, and maintain data pipelines to collect, process, and store large volumes of data from various business teams
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility, enabling reliable insights for business operations and strategy
Develop and optimize ETL processes and database queries to improve performance and efficiency
Create and maintain dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights for sales, marketing, and finance teams
Ensure compliance with data governance and privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ETLData PipelinesData ModelingAnalytics WorkflowsReporting Dashboards

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What is the salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this Data Engineer role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years as a Data Engineer or similar, strong programming in Python, Scala, Java, C++, Go or similar, and expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases including schema design and performance tuning.

What is the company culture like at NewsBreak?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has 3+ years of Data Engineer experience supporting business teams, strong programming skills in languages like Python or Java, expertise in SQL/NoSQL databases, and experience with big data frameworks like Spark is a plus.

NewsBreak

Digital news aggregation and distribution platform

About NewsBreak

NewsBreak is a digital platform that provides a variety of news articles and stories to its users. It aggregates news from multiple sources, including independent contributors, and presents it in a user-friendly format. The platform covers a wide range of topics, including local news, global events, lifestyle, and entertainment, which helps it appeal to a diverse audience. Unlike traditional news outlets, NewsBreak focuses on content aggregation and distribution, allowing it to quickly adapt to the interests of its users. The company primarily generates revenue through advertising, leveraging its large user base to attract advertisers, and may also partner with news providers and content creators to enhance its offerings. The goal of NewsBreak is to deliver a comprehensive news experience that keeps users informed about various topics while maintaining a broad reach in the competitive news and media industry.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$136MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

201-500Employees