Senior Data Engineer

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,250 - 133,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Paid sick time

Parental/new child leave

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading marketing and advertising company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on data warehouse projects in Chicago, Illinois. You will design and optimize large-scale data solutions, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to data governance and disaster recovery efforts. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of experience in data engineering, strong ETL/ELT skills, and knowledge of Apache Spark and Cloud platforms. The role offers a base salary range of $80,250 - $133,750 and various benefits including flexible time off and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of data engineering experience with strong ETL/ELT design and optimization skills.
• Expertise in big data processing using Apache Spark and SQL.
• Experience building scalable pipelines and working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize large-scale data solutions.
• Collaborate with global engineering and delivery teams.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to innovative frameworks.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL/ELT design

Apache Spark

SQL

Python

Git workflows

Workflow orchestration

PostgreSQL

Airflow

Data governance

Tools

Databricks

AWS Glue

Terraform

Job description

Overview

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Senior Software Engineer on Publicis’s Data Warehouse projects, you will design, build, and optimize large-scale data solutions that power our industry-leading digital marketing strategies. Collaborating with the Engineering Manager, you’ll work closely with global engineering teams, delivery teams, and clients to deliver solutions that drive measurable business results.

This role is ideal for engineers who want to work at the intersection of data analytics, cloud technology, and personalized solutions. You will work with petabyte-scale data, leverage frameworks such as Spark, Databricks, and Airflow, and directly influence how global brands engage with millions of consumers. At Publicis, you will solve complex data challenges, transform raw data into insights that drive business impact, and help shape the future of digital marketing in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Achieve

• Grow into a technical leader, mentoring engineers and influencing architecture.
• Build expertise in data engineering using Spark, Databricks, Airflow, and cloud resources.
• Strengthen your knowledge of the digital marketing domain while contributing to Publicis’s success.
• Develop skills in data governance, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.
• Propose and implement innovative frameworks and best practices for our teams.

Who You Are

• 5–8 years of data engineering experience with strong ETL/ELT design and optimization skills.
• Expertise in big data processing using Apache Spark (preferably Databricks), SQL (basic & advanced), and Python.
• Experience building scalable pipelines and working with large datasets (terabytes to petabytes).
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices, Git workflows, and test-driven development.
• Proficiency with workflow orchestration tools (preferably Airflow).
• Strong communication skills with experience in global, cross-cultural teams.
• Hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL, SparkSQL, Hive, or AWS Glue.
• Familiarity with digital marketing technologies and consumer data ecosystems.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead solution design discussions.
• Nice to have: Knowledge of cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).

Base Salary: $80,250 - $133,750

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon, but not limited to the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location and application employment laws. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Additional Information

When You Join Us, We’ll Create Something EPIC Together

Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we’ve provided marketers from the world’s leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.

Epsilon’s comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real‑time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry‑leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.

Our pillars aren't just words. They’re how we show up every day.

• People centricity: We focus on employee well‑being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.
• Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.
• Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development, and career advancement.
• Innovation: We drive progress through cutting‑edge solutions and forward‑thinking approaches.
• Flexibility: We’ve created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.

Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.

• Act with integrity
• Work together to win together
• Innovate with purpose
• Respect all voices
• Empower with accountability

These pillars and values are our foundation—shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.

Because You Matter

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:

• Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
• Time to Recover: Paid sick time
• Family Well‑Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
• Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901‑4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.