The Role
The Data Engineer will build and optimize data pipelines and infrastructure, ensuring data quality for analytics and machine learning initiatives while collaborating with teams to develop data solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Bustle Digital Group (BDG) is looking for a talented Data Engineer to join our growing data team. You will work alongside the Director of Data Engineering to build, optimize, and scale our data infrastructure, supporting the development of data-driven products and insights that power our advertising, affiliate sales, and editorial content strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with large-scale data pipelines, cutting-edge technologies, and a dynamic team that values innovation and impact.
What You'll Do
- Develop & Maintain Data Pipelines: Build scalable and efficient ETL pipelines to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning initiatives.
- Optimize Data Storage & Performance: Work with large datasets to improve storage solutions, query performance, and data accessibility.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with engineering and business teams to develop data solutions that enhance advertising, affiliate sales, and editorial insights.
- Ensure Data Quality & Reliability: Implement monitoring, validation, and governance processes to maintain the integrity and security of our data.
- Contribute to Data Strategy: Support the Director of Data Engineering in designing and implementing scalable data architectures and best practices.
Who You Are
- Experienced Data Engineer: 2+ years of experience working with data infrastructure, ETL processes, and large-scale datasets.
- Proficient in SQL & Python: Strong knowledge of SQL for querying and manipulating data, and experience with Python for scripting and automation.
- Cloud & Big Data Savvy: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), data warehouses (BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake), and distributed processing (Spark, Airflow, or similar).
- Experience working data generating frontends in React and TypeScript.
- Problem Solver & Innovator: Passionate about solving complex data challenges and improving system efficiency.
- Team Player & Communicator: Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
BDG Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Market-based salary with annual reviews.
- Unlimited PTO: Take the time you need to recharge and stay productive.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan.
- Flexible Work Options: Work remotely or connect with the team in our NYC office.
BDG is a leading independent media company with a portfolio of influential brands, including Bustle, Nylon, W, and Inverse. Our content reaches over 115 million readers monthly. Data is at the core of our business, driving audience insights, content monetization, and strategic decision-making.
Join BDG and help shape the future of data-driven media! Apply now to become part of our innovative and fast-growing team.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience working with data infrastructure, ETL processes, and large-scale datasets
- Proficient in SQL for querying and manipulating data
- Experience with Python for scripting and automation
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Experience with data warehouses (BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake)
- Experience with distributed processing (Spark, Airflow, or similar)
- Experience working with data generating frontends in React and TypeScript
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The Company
What We Do
BDG is one of today’s leading, global media companies with a portfolio of distinct digital and experiential brands that are shaping culture. Over 100 million readers and 122 million social followers turn to our brands - Bustle, Elite Daily, NYLON, The Zoe Report, Romper, Scary Mommy, Fatherly, The Dad, W Media, Gawker, Input, Inverse, and Mic – to hear from a set of diverse voices around the issues and interests engaging the next generation. BDG was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York City.
