Data Engineer

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WPP is the creative transformation company that uses the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. We operate in over 100 countries with headquarters in New York, London and Singapore, and we are a world‑leading marketing services firm with deep AI, data and technology capabilities.

As a Data Engineer in the WPP Enterprise Data Group, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing one of our client’s reporting solutions. This includes building and supporting data pipelines that deliver accurate, timely, and auditable information, enabling stakeholders to make informed business decisions and meet their reporting obligations. You will design and implement scalable data solutions, focusing on ingestion, transformation, and delivery of client datasets, and you will work with Azure Databricks and other Azure services to deliver reliable, consistent reporting outputs.

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• Design and build data ingestion pipelines from diverse sources (including APIs) to support reporting requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain processing pipelines using PySpark/SQL within Azure Databricks to transform raw datasets into structured, reportable formats.
  
• Design and deliver data warehousing solutions and core data engineering workstreams.
  
• Ensure data pipelines and products are reliable, high‑quality, and accessible for reporting and analysis.
  
• Maintain and optimise pipelines to ensure scalability, performance, and resilience.
  
• Facilitate the secure exposure of data to third‑party platforms when required.
  
• Propose technical designs and develop integrations to support evolving client reporting needs.
  
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (Data Analysts, Business Analysts, PMO, and stakeholders) to deliver accurate and timely client reporting solutions.
  
• Guide and influence outcomes, adapting communication style to different audiences and stakeholders.
  
• Exhibit strong stakeholder management skills to set expectations and deliver on them.
  
• Make effective decisions using judgement, evidence and expert knowledge to provide responsive solutions in a timely manner.
  
• Keep up‑to‑date with industry developments and anticipate future opportunities and risks for your work and the wider organisation.
  
• Act as a subject‑matter expert, trusted advisor, and ambassador for the team.
  
• Deliver long‑term, sustainable solutions that offer value for money and use best commercial and procurement practices.
  

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• Experience in Python and SQL
  
• Experience using Databricks
  
• Experience with Microsoft Azure data services – ADLS Gen2, Azure Key Vault, Data Factory
  
• Proven experience with API integrations for data ingestion
  
• Ideally experience with Delta Lake and PySpark
  
• Exposure to data science / ML is a plus
  

We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas, respect diverse views and are open‑mind to new ideas, partnerships and ways of working. We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, clients, and communities, and we approach all that we do with conviction. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry, striving to achieve extraordinary results together.

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• Passionate, inspired people – a culture where you can do extraordinary work.
  
• Scale and opportunity – influence and complete projects at a scale unmatched in the industry.
  
• Challenging and stimulating work – unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers.
  
• A hybrid work model with teams in the office around four days a week, with flexibility to discuss accommodations during the interview process.
  

Entry level

Full‑time

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• Information Technology
  
• Advertising Services
  

WPP 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.

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