Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Engineer to join our global team at WPP Media. In this role, you will be a hands-on builder, dedicated to creating robust and scalable data solutions that address real-world challenges. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the data pipelines and infrastructure that underpin our analytics products, ultimately delivering value to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, construct, and maintain scalable and dependable data pipelines and infrastructure, primarily utilizing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as BigQuery and Cloud Storage, along with Snowflake.
• Develop, test, and implement data transformation logic using SQL and DBT to produce clean, reliable, and efficient data models.
• Collaborate with analytics, product, and engineering teams to gather data requirements and convert them into technical specifications.
• Establish and maintain data quality and governance processes to guarantee the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of datasets.
• Contribute to the execution of the data engineering roadmap by delivering key initiatives and projects.
• Monitor data pipeline performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure data availability and freshness.
• Optimize data pipelines and queries for enhanced performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support data consumers by providing data through APIs and facilitating integrations with analytics and visualization tools like Power BI.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for data pipelines, models, and processes to aid product adoption and team knowledge sharing.
• Engage in a collaborative team environment by participating in code reviews and sharing expertise with fellow engineers.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a Data Engineer, with a proven history of building and maintaining production-level data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with data manipulation languages for complex data transformation and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services like BigQuery and Cloud Storage.
• Experience with DBT for developing modular, scalable, and testable data models, or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of data modeling concepts, data warehousing principles, and data integration techniques.
• Proficiency in a programming language such as Python for scripting and data pipeline development.
• Familiarity with digital advertising, particularly understanding campaign data from platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or DSPs is advantageous.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot complex data issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Excellent collaboration skills, capable of effective communication and teamwork with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is preferred.
• Desirable experience with supporting data visualization tools such as Power BI.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our commitment to shaping the next era of media is driven by our dedication to investing in our employees, fostering transformational creativity. We believe in leading optimistically and championing growth and development for every individual. This allows our employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media and WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the forefront of marketing and advertising.

We strive to create an open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. Our inclusive culture is supported by various employee resource groups and frequent in-office events that celebrate team achievements and milestones.

Our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to our employees, including competitive medical and dental insurance, group retirement plans, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants for all positions without discrimination. We believe the best work happens when we are together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in an open and supportive environment. Therefore, we have adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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