Data Engineer

Job Description

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a full-time, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Data Engineer to join the Enterprise Data & Insights (ED&I) team! The primary mission of the Enterprise Data & Insights team is to empower and enable every Sinclair stakeholder with the trusted, accessible data needed and desired to operate a modern, world-class media company by connecting, democratizing, and managing data to enable transformative insights and data-led decision making.

Sinclair uses industry-leading data management tools and processes, both cloud-based and on-premises. As a Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting data engineering solutions that enable seamless data flow across various systems and platforms, specifically Sinclair's operational MDM platform.

Responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and design optimal data solutions.
• Work with architects to identify and implement engineering standards and best practices.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using industry-leading tools such as Boomi, ensuring the smooth movement of data across systems.
• Design, implement, and manage data models that cater to business needs while ensuring data integrity and quality.
• Perform data transformations to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability of data for analysis.
• Ensure data quality and consistency during integration by implementing data validation and cleansing procedures.
• Integrate data from various sources, including on-premises and cloud-based systems, utilizing AWS and Azure cloud services.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure proper deployment and maintenance of data pipelines in a cloud environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data integration issues, working closely with technical teams to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Document data integration processes, workflows, and best practices for reference and training purposes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in data engineering and cloud technologies.

The preferred candidate will have:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a data engineering role
• Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration.
• Strong understanding of SQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including services like S3, Redshift, Data Lake Storage, and Azure SQL Database.
• Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools such as SSIS, Azure Data Factory and Amazon Data Pipeline
• Experience developing data integrations and working with integration platforms. Boomi experience is highly preferred.
• Basic understanding of programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience using data reporting and visualization tools (e.g. Cognos, SSRS, Qlik, Data Studio, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Familiarity with data modeling and database design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities within a cross-functional team environment.
• A passion for learning and staying updated on emerging technologies in the data engineering and cloud space.
• Experience in modern cloud data management platforms such as Snowflake is a huge plus.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g315x9-18-217-1-165-42 in your application.