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Dow Jones

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Data
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field, 0-2+ years in SQL Server/PostgreSQL, strong SQL skills, understanding of data models, and familiarity with CI/CD and performance tuning.
  • You will maintain database systems, create code and scripts, understand data intake processes, ensure data validation, and collaborate in an agile environment to deliver high-quality products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 0-2+ years of database developer experience (SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL preferred)
  • Ability to create and understand data models
  • Ability to create and maintain stored procedures, views, functions
  • Ability to write advanced SQL code; queries and statements to explore source data and data issues
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for code deployment
  • Familiarity with execution plan analysis and performance tuning
  • Must speak and write in English fluently; Effective communicator

Responsibilities

  • As a Data Engineer, you will be a contributing member of a team of geo-diverse project managers, software developers, database developers, and product owners that work to deliver high quality products that meet stated success criteria. This will include but is not limited to: maintaining database systems; creating code, objects and scripts to support database development; understanding our data intake systems and how the data is transformed into our numerous product offerings. You will have the opportunity to wear multiple hats in a collaborative agile development environment and enhance your skills as a data engineer, with a strong focus on data validation and accuracy.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Data Engineer position?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience is required, along with 0-2+ years of database developer experience, preferably with SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL.

What are the key responsibilities of a Data Engineer at Dow Jones?

Responsibilities include maintaining database systems, creating code, objects, and scripts for database development, understanding data intake processes, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of data across various product offerings.

What technical skills should I have for this role?

Candidates should have the ability to create and understand data models, maintain stored procedures, views, and functions, write advanced SQL queries, and be familiar with CI/CD pipelines, execution plan analysis, and performance tuning.

Is experience in Agile methodology important for this position?

Yes, familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodology, and/or SCRUM is valued for this role.

What interpersonal skills are important for a Data Engineer at Dow Jones?

Effective communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and being a team player with great interpersonal skills are important for this role.

What benefits does Dow Jones offer for this position?

Dow Jones offers comprehensive healthcare plans, paid time off, retirement plans, education benefits, family care benefits, and more.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within the company?

Yes, Dow Jones encourages continuous learning and development, providing various opportunities for career advancement.

Should I have experience with source control systems for this role?

Yes, experience with scripts under source control systems such as Git or TFVC is beneficial for this role.

What is the work environment like for the Data Engineering team?

The work environment is collaborative and agile, involving geo-diverse project teams that focus on delivering high-quality products.

Does Dow Jones have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Dow Jones is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Dow Jones

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

When you join Dow Jones, you become part of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, and video --including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like The Wall Street Journal, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource. Our products inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and prosperity. We enlighten and inspire audiences around the globe with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.