Principal Data Engineer

• Work with the latest technologies across Australia’s most influential content and publications
• We are looking for a principal engineer to help us push the boundaries of data engineering
• Work for Australia’s #1 Media Organisation

Engineering the future of News - Together our mission is to inform, advocate and inspire through creating new technologies and data products that support our customers and build towards creating the #1 destination for news, lifestyle, sport and business in Australia. 

Together we inform, advocate and inspire to help build a better Australia, for all Australians

What’s the role? 

As the Principal Data Engineer the focus includes the delivery of individual projects,  technical leadership and vendor management. Sitting within the data team, this person will be responsible for developing platform functionality to support a wide range of business requirements across multiple domains. 

This person will work closely with the Platform Manager, taking ownership of the development of well architected, secure & tested code that complies with NewsCorp development standards. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a team of highly skilled BIG DATA experts in playing a crucial role in News Corp business successes.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Agile development teams to create products based on analytics and big data. 
• Recommend technologies to use to take advantage of development capabilities for new and existing projects. 
• Promote and ensure that developed code is well tested and stable.
• Work closely & collaboratively with other data platform software engineers within the team and wider business to ensure integrations with their systems.
• Liaise with project stakeholders to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of initiatives. 
• Be responsible for developing documentation that communicates effectively to the relevant stakeholders. 

• Provide technical capability to support pre-sales activities
  • Vendor engagement
    • Build and manage relationships with different vendors 
    • Identify opportunities service gaps with current vendors 
    • Set up a vendor KPI framework in order to asses their offering

What’s in it for you? 

• Hybrid working - 2 days from home and 3 days in the office
• On site gym and cafeteria 
• Paid parental and birthday leave
• Attractive remuneration package
• An opportunity to innovate, challenge the norm and pioneer the way forward
• Work with some of Australia's most recognised and prestigious brands 
• Make a difference as part of Australia’s most influential media organisation

Who are we? 

We offer an inspirational, creative environment that rewards initiative and dynamism

We encourage individuals to take control of their development and challenge themselves across a huge variety of ever-changing fields. 

The pace is fast and vibrant, and great talent has the opportunity to thrive. This is a business where you can make your mark. We are in the business of redefining and reinventing our industry to ensure that Australian media stays strong and able to shape the national agenda. As industry leaders our responses to the opportunities of the digital world are influencing Australia's media future. 

We are motivated to keep evolving and driven to stay ahead of the pack by working collaboratively, remaining agile and being ready to meet the next challenge. We stay true to our heritage and keep on leading from the front.

What’s next? 

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!