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 next generation of scalable, reliable services. In this role, you will work across multiple databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL), maintain and enhance a legacy Java-based API, and help shape the evolution of our next-generation 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 current 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 downstream data impacts across systems. The role reports to the Senior Director of the API, Middle Tier & Mobile team within 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 Oracle, 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 downstream 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 databa
