WPP
Marketing and Advertising
SeniorDataEngineer-GlobalPeopleData
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“Senior Data Engineer - Global People Data at WPP. Serve as technical anchor for global people data. Design and own enterprise-grade canonical data models”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Solid Python and/or PySpark capability, Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake architecture, Proven ability to design and own enterprise-grade canonical data models, Experience integrating data from APIs and diverse upstream platforms at scale, Azure cloud platform experience, Data governance and quality mindset, Experience building validation, reconciliation, and audit frameworks into pipeline design, Able to make independent technical design decisions, Operate with a high degree of autonomy in a lean, fast-moving team, Experience providing technical guidance or oversight to other engineers, Experience designing multi-layer data architectures for downstream analytics and reporting consumption, Experience working in a federated, globally distributed organisation
Nice to Have
Familiarity with HR, people, or workforce data systems, Experience with regulatory or compliance-driven data requirements, Understanding of data product thinking
What You'll Do.
Serve as technical anchor for global people data
Design and own enterprise-grade canonical data models
Integrate data from APIs and diverse upstream platforms
Make independent technical design decisions
Operate with a high degree of autonomy
Provide technical guidance or oversight to other engineers
Design multi-layer data architectures
Full Job Description
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Why we're hiring: WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions. We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to serve as the technical anchor for WPP's global people data product. This is a hands-on senior role within the People Data solid Python and/or PySpark capability Demonstrable experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and Delta Lake architecture Proven ability to design and own enterprise-grade canonical data models across multiple upstream source systems Experience integrating data from APIs and diverse upstream platforms at scale Azure cloud platform experience Strong data governance and quality mindset — experience building validation, reconciliation, and audit frameworks into pipeline design Able to make independent technical design decisions and operate with a high degree of autonomy in a lean,
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