Senior Associate, Data Engineering (FTC)

The Senior Associate, Data Engineering (FTC) role at WPP Media involves designing, building, and maintaining cloud-based data solutions to support media performance reporting for clients. The position is part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), collaborating with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment.

Key responsibilities include developing and optimizing enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake Storage, implementing complex SQL solutions for real-time data processing, and integrating robust automation frameworks using Python and API orchestration. The role also involves ensuring production pipeline reliability, conducting root-cause analyses, and enforcing coding and architectural standards through comprehensive code reviews.

Candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in data engineering, with expertise in Azure Data Factory, SQL, and cloud data platforms. Proficiency in designing and managing large-scale data pipelines, SQL performance tuning, and CI/CD automation is essential. Advanced knowledge of production operations and high-availability data processing at scale is also required.

WPP Media offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Employees can engage with global networks, participate in employee resource groups, and attend in-office events. Benefits include competitive medical and retirement plans, significant paid time off, and employee mental health awareness days.