Sr. Lead/Lead Engineer - Database

Naviga Inc. delivers the broadest range of technology solutions for the global news media industry, 
including content management, digital advertising, circulation, and audience relationship management. 
The company's innovative solutions and professional services help media organizations engage audiences 
through web, print, mobile, and social media channels.
Naviga is the leading provider of software and services powering media-rich industries. Our Content 
Engagement Platform (CEP) helps companies create, enrich, deliver, and monetize content to manage 
engagements from end to end. Our solutions are easy to use, scalable and agile. Combining our experience 
in media with a dedication to digital, we've developed software solutions that help any content-driven 
business meet the demands of the future of information.
With headquarters in Bloomington, MN, and regional offices throughout the world, Naviga is a trusted 
partner serving over 3,200 news media, broadcast, magazine, financial services, and corporate clients in 
45 countries.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Data Team Senior Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of MG2 data gathering, data 
analysis, and strategic decision-making. They must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in 
technical tools, and excellent communication abilities. This role requires effective leadership, 
adaptability to changing environments, and a commitment to ethical conduct and data privacy. The ideal 
candidate will have deep domain knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and 
the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create SQL Stored procs and Functions to perform complex transformations
• Understand data requirements and design optimal pipelines to fulfil the use-cases
• Tuning and optimizing data processes
• Code Deployments to production environment, troubleshoot production data issues
• Team span, responsible for handling a team of 5 to 10.
• Develops and maintains positive and collaborative relationships with other departments within 
the organization to enhance the integration of division products and services.
• Manages the team's resources efficiently to maximize productivity and effectiveness.
• Ensures the team consistently meets deadlines and delivers on its commitments.
• Demonstrates awareness of risks associated with the team's work and proactively takes steps to 
mitigate those risks.
• Leads and mentors other team members, offering guidance, support, and opportunities for skill 
and knowledge development.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven ability to analyse information and anticipate outcomes to choose the best solutions.
• Deep understanding of the team's work and the technologies (SSIS, SSAS, C#, TSQL) used to do 
it. This includes knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing, and data quality assurance
• Understanding of software development lifecycles – including waterfall, agile, etc.
• ability to motivate and inspire team members, as well as provide them with the guidance and 
support they need to be successful.
• Bachelor’s and/or master's degree
• 5+ years of relevant experience leading a team of SQL developers
• Minimum 8+ years of experience working in MS SQL Server mainly in ETL side (SSIS, SSAS).
• Knowledge of C# would be added advantage
• Hands-on experience on the following technologies:
o Writing complex T-SQL queries
o Building ETL/ELT/data pipelines using SSIS
o Query analysis and optimization
• Excellent knowledge of T-SQL
• Exposure to DevOps methodology

Last updated on Oct 15, 2024