Data Operations Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

About AccuWeather

AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries, and saved tens of billions of dollars in property damage.

Today, AccuWeather is the most recognized and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, known to billions, and is proven and verified to be the most accurate. Digitally, AccuWeather is the #1 weather destination in the world and one of the top destination sites that exist globally.

AccuWeather forecasts appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network reaches 35 million households, and its AccuWeather NOW streaming services is available to more than 200 million active users on many platforms, including Roku, Xumo, Red Box, LG, Amazon, and Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally who pay for the most accurate weather forecasts from any source. AccuWeather's story is one of a fanatical dedication to Superior Accuracy™, detail, creativity, innovation. Entrepreneurship, service, and the loyalty and commitment of hundreds of people who have joined AccuWeather's center of excellence, including many who have dedicated their entire careers to AccuWeather.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chairman, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the "father of modern commercial meteorology." Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been named "the most accurate man in weather" by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur's Encyclopedia of Entertainment.

POSITION SUMMARY

To support AccuWeather's continued focus on innovation and generating superior weather products, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Data Operations Engineer II with a specialization in scripting and deployment automation. This mid-level position is ideal for someone with a solid background in leveraging scripting languages and automation tools to optimize data processes. As a Data Operations Engineer II, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our data operations through advanced scripting and automation techniques.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scripting and Automation : Develop, maintain, and optimize complex scripts using languages such as Python, Bash, or similar, to automate data collection and monitoring.
• Maintain Systems and Processes : Responsible for improving and maintaining data infrastructures and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of data processes. Troubleshoot and resolve issues within these systems to ensure continuous operation and data integrity.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting : Build and manage end-to-end monitoring systems and automated alert mechanisms to ensure the health and performance of data pipelines. Implement tools and processes to proactively identify and address potential issues before they impact operations.
• Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of scripts, automation and monitoring workflows, data pipelines, and deployment procedures for knowledge sharing and future reference.
• Collaboration : Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing support for scripting needs and contributing to the development of an effective automation strategy
• QUALIFICATIONS :
• Educational Background : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience :

Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in data operations, scripting, and automation.

Advanced proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar.

WHY JOIN US :

This mid-level position offers a pathway for career growth within our Data Operations team. Successful candidates may have opportunities to advance to senior-level roles, gaining more responsibilities and specialization within the field of data engineering.

If you are enthusiastic about scripting, automation, and data operations, and are eager to contribute to a forward-thinking team, we invite you to apply for the Data Operations Engineer II position. Join us in shaping the future of data management through innovative scripting and automation solutions!

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity / expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEO is the Law poster here and its supplement here. The pay transparency policy is available here.

AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to human.resources@accuweather.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.