Associate Director, Engineering

May 8

IPG Mediabrands

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IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG)$1. .$1

Media Planning & Buying • Automation & Programmatic • Digital Media • Branded Content • Media Barter

10,000+

Description

• Design, test, and maintain data architectures to align with business objectives • Oversee the creation and maintenance of ETL pipelines, leveraging Python, SQL, and modern data orchestration frameworks • Ensure data quality by implementing tools/frameworks that detect and resolve inconsistencies • Apply best practices in data engineering, with a focus on automation, scalability, and security • Drive process improvements to optimize data delivery, automate manual processes, and enhance infrastructure scalability • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing ETL pipelines, coordinating with partners for timely resolutions • Continuously improve performance by addressing bottlenecks, refactoring code, and optimizing data flows • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support data projects • Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder engagement • Research and recommend new technologies/vendors to enhance data engineering capabilities • Provide leadership and mentorship to the data engineering team

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a data engineering role, with at least 4 years in a leadership position • Strong knowledge of data warehouse concepts and large-scale relational database management systems (Snowflake experience preferred) • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and cloud computing services (preferably AWS) • Experience with data orchestration frameworks such as Airflow • Familiarity with dbt and Dagster a plus • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs as well as experience working with both synchronous and asynchronous endpoints • Familiarity with Git or equivalent version control systems and CI/CD pipelines • Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and communicate complex solutions • Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure • Experience with modern Scrum-based Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) • A positive attitude and the ability to motivate a team in a collaborative environment

Benefits

• medical and dental coverage • 401(k) plans • flex spending • life insurance • disability • employee discount program • employee stock purchase program • paid family benefits • discretionary time off days • Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days