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Sr. Application Engineer (DevOps, AI)

The Seattle Times is an independent, family-owned news media company and the largest daily newspaper in Washington state, renowned for its Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalism.

The Seattle Times

Employee count: 501-1000

Salary: 99k-140k USD

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The Seattle Times, a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization, is looking for an experienced Sr. Application Engineer to lead Azure DevOps projects with AI integrations. In this role, you will support The Seattle Times’ digital and AI transformation by strengthening internal application development and DevOps capabilities. On this team, you can expect to take charge of expanding in-house engineering capacity, improving delivery reliability, and enabling secure adoption of modern and AI driven technologies across newsroom and enterprise operations.

Work Location: this is a remote work opportunity. Finalists must be current or future residents of the Puget Sound region to be considered.

Schedule: while this role works normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), on-call hours are required for 24x7 support on a scheduled rotation.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain internal applications using the Microsoft development stack (.NET, C#, SQL) and Python.
  • Proficiency in Python for backend development, automation, and integration with Azure AI and data services
  • Design, develop, and integrate APIs to enable scalable system integrations and data exchange.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable internal tools while supporting ongoing operational needs.
  • Evaluate and pilot AI and automation capabilities using Azure AI Services and Microsoft Copilot.
  • Build, enhance, and operate CI/CD pipelines and development workflows using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
  • Apply DevOps best practices, including source control, automated testing, and deployment automation.
  • Implement and support secure Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including MFA and role-based access control (RBAC).
  • Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation to support mission critical systems.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Experience: Five or more years of experience with Microsoft development stack (.NET, C#, SQL) and Python. Successful applicants will also possess strong DevOps skills with Azure Pipelines or GitHub Actions, Git, and Agile workflows, as well as demonstrated API development experience.
    • Prior experience as a Systems Analyst working with systems integration preferred.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information management or equivalent demonstrated work experience.
  • Skilled in Identity and Access Management (IAM), including MFA and RBAC Familiarity with DevOps best practices.
  • Working knowledge using ANSI SQL and vendor specific dialects, such as T-SQL.
  • Experience designing, developing, or operating intelligent agents or agent based workflows that combine code, tools, APIs, and AI models to accomplish multi step tasks.
  • Hands-on experience using command-line interfaces (CLI) for development, automation, deployment, and operational troubleshooting.
  • Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong facilitation, interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work, completing daily support responsibilities and project driven tasks in a timely manner.

Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $99,200 to $140,000. We typically pay between $99,200 to $126,400, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Long-term disability insurance, with optional life/AD&D insurance and long-term care insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
  • 10 days of annual sick accrual; unused sick pay accrues to an extended illness bank
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Monthly internet stipend for predominately remote employees
  • Subsidized transit cards and parking costs
  • Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
  • Wellness program
  • Fertility coverage (with lifetime limits) for eligible employees
  • Parental leave options

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Salary: 99k-140k USD

Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

5 years minimum

Experience accepted in place of education

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About The Seattle Times

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The Seattle Times is a distinguished American daily newspaper and a prominent news media organization based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1896 by the Blethen family, the company has remained under their local ownership for four generations, a rarity in the modern landscape of American journalism. This long-standing independence has allowed The Seattle Times to maintain a steadfast commitment to its core mission: providing principled, quality, public-service journalism that enlightens, informs, and engages the community it serves. As the largest daily newspaper in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, it holds a significant position as the most-visited digital news source in the region, reaching approximately 1.9 million adults in the Puget Sound area each month.

Renowned for its exceptional investigative journalism, The Seattle Times has earned a national and international reputation for its in-depth reporting and has been honored with 11 Pulitzer Prizes, journalism's most prestigious award. These accolades include recognition for national reporting, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage on topics of significant public interest, such as the Boeing 737 MAX crisis and the Oso landslide. The organization's dedication to accountability and making a tangible difference is evident in its coverage, which has often led to changes in public policy. Beyond its daily print and digital publications, The Seattle Times Company also owns other newspapers in Washington, including the Yakima Herald-Republic and the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, further extending its reach and impact across the state. The company continues to innovate its storytelling and delivery platforms to ensure the vitality and future of the local free press in an ever-evolving media environment.

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The Seattle Times

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501-1000 employees

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1896

Chief executive officer

Frank A. Blethen

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