Data Engineer

WPP Media; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 540,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance 3000 SEK

Hybrid work arrangement

30 days vacation

Two paid volunteer days per year

Job summary

WPP Media Sweden is building a local data engineering capability to support the Swedish organization. The role focuses on cloud-based data solutions, data pipelines, and analytics to enable reporting and AI use cases.

You will work with experienced colleagues across data engineering, BI, data science, and media, growing your skills in a collaborative environment with room for progression. This is a hybrid, full-time position in Sweden.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or a similar technical field.
• Experience with programming; Python is the main language used.
• Foundational knowledge of SQL: data storage, transformation and querying.
• Interest in cloud platforms; experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Structured and curious problem-solving approach; care for data quality and documentation.
• Collaborative mindset; ability to explain technical questions clearly to diverse colleagues.
• English: Fluent in speech and writing.
• You have a valid work permit in Sweden.

Responsibilities

• 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 for data products.
• Collaborate with data engineering, BI, and data science teams to translate needs into data solutions.
• Contribute to documentation, version control and repeatable engineering practices (infrastructure and transformation workflows).
• Participate in training, workshops and knowledge sharing; gradually own well-defined engineering tasks.

Skills

Python

Programming

SQL

Cloud platforms

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering/Math/IT

Tools

Git

Terraform

Dataform

dbt

Power BI

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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.

Role Summary And Impact

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

• 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

• 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 to particular 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.

Application

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

In addition to reviewing your CV and conducting interviews, our recruitment process includes a testing phase. Selection and interviews are ongoing.

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

Contact

If you have questions about the position, feel free to contact Viktor Åhlen ([e-mail]) or Martin Söderhäll ([e-mail]). Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email.

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