Senior Data Engineer

WPP Media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WPP Media in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and the underlying data platforms that power our analytics products. You will work with Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery and Snowflake, implement DBT models, and collaborate with analytics, product and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into robust data assets.

This role offers a hybrid working model with four days in the office and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with production data pipelines.
• Strong SQL and data transformation skills.
• Hands-on with cloud data platforms (GCP preferred).
• Experience with DBT for modular data models or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Develop data transformation logic with SQL and DBT.
• Collaborate with analytics, product, and engineering teams to translate requirements.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and reliability of data assets.
• Monitor data pipelines and optimize for performance and cost.
• Support data consumers via APIs and BI tools like Power BI.

Skills

SQL

Python

GCP

BigQuery

DBT

Data Modeling

Power BI

ETL/ELT

Analytics

Agile

Tools

BigQuery

Cloud Storage

Snowflake

DBT

Python

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

1608 - Senior Data Engineer - GCS

Role Summary and Impact

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Sn Data Engineer to join our global team. You are a hands‑on builder who is passionate about creating robust, scalable data solutions that solve real-world problems. You will be a key contributor to the team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the data pipelines and infrastructure that are the foundation of our analytics products. In return providing value to our clients.

Working closely with the VP of custom reporting and other engineers in the team, you will execute the technical roadmap, transforming complex business requirements into high-quality, reliable data assets. If you thrive on turning massive datasets into actionable intelligence and enjoy working with cutting‑edge cloud technologies, this role is for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines and infrastructure, primarily using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services like BigQuery and Cloud Storage, and Snowflake.
• Develop, test, and deploy data transformation logic using SQL and DBT (data build tool) to create clean, reliable, and performant data models.
• Collaborate with analytics, product, and engineering teams to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Implement and uphold data quality and governance processes to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of our datasets.
• Contribute to the execution of the data engineering roadmap by delivering on key initiatives and projects.
• Develop and maintain monitoring for data pipeline performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure data availability and freshness.
• Optimize data pipelines and queries for performance, scalability, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Support data consumers by exposing data through APIs and supporting integrations with analytics and visualization tools like Power BI.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for data pipelines, models, and processes to support product adoption and team knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, participating in code reviews and sharing your expertise with fellow engineers.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a track record 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, ideally Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services like BigQuery and Cloud Storage.
• Experience with DBT (data build tool) for building modular, scalable, and testable data models, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of data modelling concepts, data warehousing principles, and data integration techniques.
• Proficiency with a programming language such as Python for scripting and data pipeline development.
• Digital advertising familiarity: An understanding of campaign data from platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or DSPs is a strong plus.
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving skills: You can troubleshoot complex data issues and develop robust, long‑term solutions.
• Excellent collaboration skills: You can communicate effectively and work well in a team‑oriented environment with various technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Experience supporting data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is desirable.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in‑office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That'swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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