Nationalobserver

Data Engineer for Civic Searchlight

📍 Location
Remote, Remote
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 01, 2026
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Job Description

Elevate investigative journalism with Canada’s National Observer as a Data Engineer for Civic Searchlight, focusing on data skills and collaboration. This role demands expertise in software development and data integration.
Civic Searchlight is seeking a motivated Data Engineer to enhance our advanced database used by journalists and researchers. You'll work closely with our Technology and Democracy reporter, Technical Lead, and editor‑in‑chief to implement innovative features. Your responsibility will include discovering new data sources while ensuring reliability, making this job vital for our coverage expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop features for Civic Searchlight's application
• Integrate new data sources into current infrastructure
• Implement testing procedures for database reliability
• Create new tools such as search and alerts
• Contribute to architectural decisions for production
Requirements:
• Strong data engineering skills with pipeline...

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