The Role
Lead Azure-based application development and DevOps initiatives, building internal .NET and Python applications, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and IAM solutions. Evaluate and pilot Azure AI and Copilot integrations, design agent-based workflows, support operational reliability, and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Seattle Times, a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization, is looking for an experienced Sr. Application Engineer to lead Azure DevOps projects with AI integrations. In this role, you will support The Seattle Times’ digital and AI transformation by strengthening internal application development and DevOps capabilities. On this team, you can expect to take charge of expanding in-house engineering capacity, improving delivery reliability, and enabling secure adoption of modern and AI driven technologies across newsroom and enterprise operations.
Work Location: this remote position requires occasional in-office work as needed. Finalists must be current or future residents of the Puget Sound region to be considered.
Schedule: while this role works normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), on-call hours are required for 24x7 support on a scheduled rotation.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $99,200 to $140,000. We typically pay between $99,200 to $126,400, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check once an offer has been made.
Work Location: this remote position requires occasional in-office work as needed. Finalists must be current or future residents of the Puget Sound region to be considered.
Schedule: while this role works normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), on-call hours are required for 24x7 support on a scheduled rotation.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain internal applications using the Microsoft development stack (.NET, C#, SQL) and Python.
- Proficiency in Python for backend development, automation, and integration with Azure AI and data services
- Design, develop, and integrate APIs to enable scalable system integrations and data exchange.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable internal tools while supporting ongoing operational needs.
- Evaluate and pilot AI and automation capabilities using Azure AI Services and Microsoft Copilot.
- Build, enhance, and operate CI/CD pipelines and development workflows using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Apply DevOps best practices, including source control, automated testing, and deployment automation.
- Implement and support secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including MFA and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation to support mission critical systems.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience: Five or more years of experience with Microsoft development stack (.NET, C#, SQL) and Python. Successful applicants will also possess strong DevOps skills with Azure Pipelines or GitHub Actions, Git, and Agile workflows, as well as demonstrated API development experience.
- Prior experience as a Systems Analyst working with systems integration preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information management or equivalent demonstrated work experience.
- Skilled in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including MFA and RBAC Familiarity with DevOps best practices.
- Working knowledge using ANSI SQL and vendor specific dialects, such as T-SQL.
- Experience designing, developing, or operating intelligent agents or agent based workflows that combine code, tools, APIs, and AI models to accomplish multi step tasks.
- Hands-on experience using command-line interfaces (CLI) for development, automation, deployment, and operational troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong facilitation, interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize work, completing daily support responsibilities and project driven tasks in a timely manner.
Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $99,200 to $140,000. We typically pay between $99,200 to $126,400, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Long-term disability insurance, with optional life/AD&D insurance and long-term care insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
- 10 days of annual sick accrual; unused sick pay accrues to an extended illness bank
- 9 paid holidays
- Monthly internet stipend for predominately remote employees
- Subsidized transit cards and parking costs
- Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
- Wellness program
- Fertility coverage (with lifetime limits) for eligible employees
- Parental leave options
Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check once an offer has been made.
Skills Required
- Five or more years of experience with Microsoft development stack (.NET, C#, SQL) and Python
- Experience with Azure Pipelines or GitHub Actions, Git, and Agile workflows
- API design and development experience for scalable integrations and data exchange
- Experience evaluating and piloting AI capabilities using Azure AI Services and Microsoft Copilot
- Skilled in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including MFA and RBAC
- Working knowledge of ANSI SQL and vendor-specific dialects such as T-SQL
- Experience designing, developing, or operating intelligent agents or agent-based workflows combining code, tools, APIs, and AI models
- Hands-on experience using command-line interfaces (CLI) for development, automation, deployment, and troubleshooting
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or information management, or equivalent demonstrated work experience
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong facilitation, interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize daily support responsibilities and project-driven tasks effectively
- Prior experience as a Systems Analyst working with systems integration
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The Company
What We Do
The Seattle Times is the Northwest's most trusted source for independent journalism, connecting you to your community and the world in print, online and on the go. Home, sports, travel, entertainment, health and wellness — we’ve got the information you need where you want it, when you want it, to get the most out of your life.
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