{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wpp/jobs/8515105002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":true}],"internal_job_id":6401398002,"location":{"name":"Chennai, India"},"metadata":null,"id":8515105002,"updated_at":"2026-08-25T07:33:17-04:00","requisition_id":"10122","title":"Data Engineer","company_name":"WPP","first_published":"2026-05-11T02:57:05-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We work with the world\u0026#39;s most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our people are the key to our success. We\u0026#39;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.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;For more information, visit \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F\u0026amp;amp;data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C\u0026amp;amp;sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D\u0026amp;amp;reserved=0\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;WPP.com.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Why we\u0026#39;re hiring:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Data Engineer in the WPP Enterprise Data Group, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of scalable data solutions providing enterprise-scale data transformation across a broad range of projects.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Your role will focus on delivering solutions that utilize large-scale data ingestion, processing, storage/querying, streaming, and batch analytics using\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Databricks\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As part of a team, you will implement world-class solutions designed by our data architects. Your responsibilities will include estimating, designing, coding, testing, deploying, and ensuring scalability and performance on Azure using key technologies like Databricks.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a hands-on technologist with an extensive data engineering background using\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Databricks\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, you will be joining a group of Data Engineers who are passionate about building the best possible solutions for our business and endorse a culture of life-long learning and collaboration.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you\u0026#39;ll be doing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design, build, test and maintain data pipelines (ELT), according to business and technical requirements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement secure platforms with data governance in mind.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Play a key role in automation and building industry leading solutions against architectural best practices.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Propose technical designs and develop integrations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deliver data migrations between legacy \u0026amp;amp; modern platforms\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design \u0026amp;amp; deliver data warehousing solutions and key data engineering workstreams for any required solution.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support cross-functional teams across the data space.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you\u0026#39;ll need:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Minimum requirements for this role include:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3+ years of experience designing and building scalable distributed data pipelines and dimensional data models\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3+ years of experience in Python and SQL\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience using \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Databricks \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;platform\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;and\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; PySpark\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; is a must.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure data services – Data Factory, ADLS gen2, Event Hubs, Azure SQL, Azure Key Vault\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ideally experience in the following – Kafka, Delta Lake, Pandas\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A demonstrable understanding of Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and Agile practices, unit \u0026amp;amp; integration tests and development practices using Azure DevOps.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fluency in English.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exposure to AI \u0026amp;amp; ML technologies is a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Who you are:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re open\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re optimistic\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;:\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;span id=\u0026quot;628d56ad5d8a35dab853e65d9daa237c\u0026quot; class=\u0026quot;editor-module-hl-green-solid\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt; in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;re extraordinary:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What we\u0026#39;ll give you:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Passionate, inspired people\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Scale and opportunity\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Challenging and stimulating work\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe the best work happens when we\u0026#39;re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That\u0026#39;s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Please read our Privacy Notice (\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment\u0026quot;\u0026gt;https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;) for more information on how we process the information you provide.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4060820002,"name":"Technology \u0026 Innovation","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4042747002,"name":"Chennai","location":"Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4040337002}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}