Data Engineer - Azure

WPP Media Limited; Bengaluru, Gurugram District; Sur place; INR 2 000 000 - 3 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WPP Media's Global Operations Centre in India seeks a Senior Data Engineer based in Gurgaon or Bangalore to design, build, and optimize enterprise data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Data Lake Storage, and modern serverless tech.

You will implement high-performance SQL, lead automation via Python and API orchestration, and drive CI/CD and data governance across offshore teams, delivering reliable data solutions for global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in data engineering with Azure Data Factory and SQL.
• Expertise in designing, optimizing, and managing large-scale production data pipelines with CI/CD automation.
• Advanced knowledge of production operations, troubleshooting, and high-availability data processing at scale.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and optimize enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake Storage.
• Implement efficient SQL solutions including partitioning and indexing for analytics models.
• Lead automation frameworks using Python and API orchestration to streamline data lifecycle.
• Own production pipeline reliability and perform root-cause analysis for uptime.
• Enforce coding standards through reviews and technical audits for offshore teams.
• Champion data lineage, documentation, and CI/CD deployment practices.
• Provide expert support to analytics and media teams translating business challenges into scalable solutions.
• Act as SME in end-to-end pipeline architecture, orchestration, and schema evolution.
• Lead modernization initiatives with Databricks, DBT, and DevOps practices.
• Ensure SLAs and regulatory compliance through monitoring and risk mitigation.

Connaissances

Azure Data Factory

SQL

CI/CD automation

Databricks

DBT

Terraform

Outils

Azure Data Lake Storage

Python

API orchestration

Description du poste

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 ourpioneeringagentic 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.

WPP isthecreative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people,planet,clientsand communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people.It’swhat elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environmentby Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC) , you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are looking for a SeniorDataEngineer , based out of Gurgaon/Bangalore who will:

• Design, develop, andoptimizeenterprise ETL/ELT pipelinesutilizingAzure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and advanced serverless technologies—ensuring cross-platform scalability, security, and reliability.
• Implement highly efficient, complex SQL solutions—including advanced query optimization, partitioning, and indexing—to power sophisticated analytics models and enable real-time data processing.
• Lead the development and integration of robust automation frameworks using Python, and API orchestration, introducing innovative solutions to streamline the entire data lifecycle and maximize operational efficiency.
• Exercise full ownership of production pipeline reliability; proactivelyidentifyand resolve critical issues through deep root-cause analysis, and institute resilient, long-term stability measures for continuous uptime.
• Establish, refine, and enforce rigorous coding and architectural standards through comprehensive code reviews and technical audits, setting quality benchmarks for the offshore engineering team.
• Champion best-in-class documentation, data lineage, and automated CI/CD deployment practices, ensuring transparency, auditability, and governance across all data assets.
• Demonstrate expert-level support for analytics and media teams, translating business challenges into scalable, high-performance technical solutions,leveragingdeep Azure and SQLexpertise.
• Act as the organization’s subject matter expert (SME) in end-to-end pipeline architecture, orchestration frameworks, schema evolution, and advanced Azure Data Factory strategies.
• Lead modernization initiatives across the organization, championing the adoption of technologies such as Databricks, DBT and advanced DevOps practices to future-proof the data platform and enable rapid innovation.
• Ensure strict adherence to SLAs and regulatory compliance through advanced monitoring, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of operational processes.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates who have:

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in data engineering, with expert-level mastery of Azure Data Factory, SQL, and cloud data platforms (Azure and/or GCP).
• Provenexpertisein designing,optimizing, and managing large-scale, production-grade data pipelines, including deep skills in SQL performance tuning, ADF orchestration, and CI/CD automation.
• Advanced knowledge of production operations, troubleshooting, and high-availability data processing at scale.

Good to Have

• Adverity
• Dataflow
• Databricks
• DBT
• Terraform
• DP‑203 / GCP Data Engineer certifications

Life at WPP Media & Benefits:

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, andwe’rejust as committed to employee growth as we are toresponsiblemedia investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include access to internal learning platforms, certifications, training sessions, life insurance, wellness programs, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, employee mental health awareness day and more.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard toparticular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in theircareers. [Text Wrapping Break][Text Wrapping Break] We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. If you require accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds oftendon'tapply for roles if theydon'tmeet all the criteria.At WPP Media, we strongly encourage you to apply ifyou’reinterested:we'dlove to know how you can positivelyimpactour team with your experience!

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