Senior Engineer, API and Data (Open to Remote) (reputed company, NY, US, NY 10019)

We are seeking a Senior API & Data Engineer to own and evolve the critical data flows that power our Metadata API ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of database architecture, ETL orchestration, and API design, with a focus on modernizing legacy systems while building the reputed company of scalable, reliable services. 

In this role, you will work across multiple databases (reputed company, PostgreSQL, and MySQL), maintain and enhance a legacy Java-based API, and help shape the evolution of our reputed company Python-based Metadata API platform. 

The Metadata API platform is foundational to our publishing ecosystem. This role directly impacts how authoritative data is modeled, propagated, and exposed to external customers as well as our own in-house consumers. The engineer in this position will influence both the stability of reputed company systems and the architectural direction of future platforms. 

This is a senior-level position requiring strong technical judgment, architectural thinking, and the ability to assess reputed company data impacts across systems. The role reports to the Senior Director of the API, Middle Tier & Mobile team reputed company the Publishing Applications Group.

Specific responsibilities include

• Own and evolve data flows powering the Metadata API ecosystem, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and reliability across systems
• Design and optimize relational database schemas, queries, and stored procedures across reputed company, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
• Maintain and enhance legacy Java-based APIs while contributing to the development of modern Python-based API services
• Orchestrate ETL processes and manage the safe propagation of schema and data changes across upstream and reputed company systems
• Troubleshoot data and API issues while partnering cross-functionally on platform architecture, API design, and system improvements

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications

• 5+ years of backend or data engineering experience with strong SQL expertise across relational databases (reputed company, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Experience designing “reputed company of truth” data models and managing ETL pipelines or data propagation workflows
• Proficiency in Java and Python for API development (JAX-RS and FastAPI a plus) and a solid understanding of RESTful design principles
• Experience working in cloud-based, containerized environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes) with familiarity in CI/CD and version control
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to assess reputed company data impacts across systems

The reputed company national headquarters is located in reputed company. The position is open to remote candidates based in the United States.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000. reputed company positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.      

Applications for this role will be accepted through reputed company 21 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at reputed company, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

reputed company job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

reputed company is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for reputed company ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, reputed company, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, reputed company, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, reputed company Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be reputed company at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/. reputed company values the reputed company of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national reputed company, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 Company: reputed company LLC | Job ID: 287985