Data Engineer

Wpp; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

30 vacation days

Volunteer days

Job summary

WPP Media Sweden is building a local data engineering capability to support the Swedish organisation. As a Data Engineer in Stockholm, you will learn to build and maintain reliable cloud-based data solutions, improving reporting automation and enabling advanced analytics.

The role works with data engineering, BI, data science teams, with guidance and room to grow, and offers a hybrid office model with a six-month probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in a quantitative/technical field.
• Programming experience; Python is the main language.
• Foundational SQL knowledge and data transformation basics.
• Interest in cloud platforms; GCP is used.
• Structured, collaborative problem-solving with good documentation.
• Ability to explain technical questions clearly to varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cloud-based data pipelines and infrastructure in GCP.
• Use Python and SQL to prepare data for reporting, analytics and AI use cases.
• Assist with data quality checks, monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with data engineering, BI and data science teams to meet needs.
• Contribute to documentation, version control and repeatable workflows.
• Participate in trainings and knowledge sharing; take ownership of tasks.

Skills

Python

SQL

GCP

English

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s in CS/Engineering/Info Systems/Math

Tools

Git

Terraform

Dataform

dbt

Power BI

Job description

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.

At Choreograph, part of WPP Media, we’re leading the way in data-driven marketing solutions. We collaborate with the world’s most ambitious brands to solve complex challenges in media and marketing through data and technology. From econometrics and media buying algorithms to dashboards and strategic consulting, our work has an impact.

WPP Media Sweden is building a local data engineering capability to support the entire Swedish organisation. The team will create the data foundations that help us work smarter across data, automation, measurement, Open Intelligence and AI, while turning Nordic and global technology investments into concrete value for the Swedish business.

As an Data Engineer, you will learn to build and maintain reliable cloud-based data solutions that make client data easier to access, improve reporting automation and enable advanced analytics. You will work closely with experienced colleagues across data engineering, business intelligence, data science and media, with guidance and room to grow.

If you’re curious, enjoy solving problems with data and want to start your career in a collaborative environment where your work supports teams across WPP Media Sweden, this could be the perfect role for you!

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a Data Engineer to join our growing team in Stockholm. In this role, you will:

• Support the development and maintenance of cloud-based data pipelines and infrastructure in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Use Python and SQL to collect, transform and prepare data for reporting, measurement, analytics and AI use cases.
• Assist with data quality checks, monitoring and troubleshooting to help keep data products accurate and reliable.
• Work with colleagues in media, business intelligence and data science to understand internal needs and turn them into practical data solutions.
• Contribute to documentation, version control and repeatable engineering practices, including infrastructure and transformation workflows.
• Take part in training, workshops and knowledge sharing, while gradually taking ownership of well-defined engineering tasks.

Skills and Experience

This is an entry-level position, suitable for candidates with approximately 0–2 years of experience. We welcome experience gained through education, internships, personal projects or limited professional experience, and the requirements below should be viewed in that context.

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or a similar quantitative or technical field.
• Experience with programming, gained through education, projects or work experience. We use Python as our main coding language.
• Foundational knowledge of SQL and an understanding of how structured data is stored, transformed and queried.
• An interest in cloud platforms and modern data engineering. We use Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• A structured and curious approach to problem-solving, with care for data quality and documentation.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to explain technical questions clearly to colleagues with different backgrounds.
• English: Fluent in speech and writing
• You have a valid work permit in Sweden

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience from internships, student projects or personal projects involving data pipelines, APIs, databases or cloud services.
• Experience with Git and collaborative software development workflows.
• Exposure to GCP, Terraform, Dataform, dbt or similar data engineering tools.
• Experience with Power BI or another business intelligence tool, or an interest in media, marketing or measurement.
• Swedish: good understanding in speech and writing

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, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

In Sweden, our benefits include a SEK 3,000 wellness allowance, a 37,5-hour workweek, half-days and “klämdagar" off, 30 days of vacation, and two paid volunteer days per year. WPP Media Sweden is a member of Almega, and all employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement (kollektivavtal), which ensures occupational pension, insurance, and other negotiated terms. We host regular team activities, knowledge-sharing sessions, and wellness initiatives throughout the year.

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 their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve 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.

This is a full-time permanent position with a start date as soon as possible. We apply a six-month probationary period.

We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger and encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds, and experiences.