Lead Data Engineer

Company Description Publicis Media is a social marketing and dynamic content center of excellence, specializing in connecting brands to consumers in real-time, social environments. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL and ELT pipelines based on business requirements, user stories, and architectural standards. Assemble, transform, and manage large, complex datasets using cloud-native technologies (AWS, Databricks, Amazon Redshift) and SQL-based processing. Design and maintain relational data models to support analytics, reporting, and downstream consumption. Lead performance, reliability, and scalability efforts across the data platform, including monitoring, tuning, and optimization of pipelines and workloads. Develop and maintain Databricks solutions leveraging Spark, Delta Tables, and managed workflows (jobs, orchestration). Implement data governance and access controls using Unity Catalog and platform best practices. Use Git-based version control to manage code, support peer collaboration, and enable CI/CD workflows. Lead and support data platform migrations into Databricks, including legacy warehouse modernization and pipeline refactoring. Mentor and train junior data engineers through code reviews, technical coaching, and knowledge sharing. Create clear, accurate, and maintainable technical documentation. Participate in an on‑call rotation and provide escalation support for production issues as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 6 + years of experience in data engineering or a related role. Strong hands‑on experience with ETL/ELT frameworks and cloud data platforms (e.g., Databricks, AWS Glue, Amazon Redshift). Strong experience with relational databases and advanced SQL, including schema design, joins, window functions, performance tuning, and query optimization—particularly in Amazon Redshift or comparable cloud data warehouses. Proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and pipeline development. Deep hands‑on experience with Databricks, including Spark optimization, Delta Tables, and Unity Catalog. Experience migrating data pipelines and workloads into Databricks from legacy or cloud data warehouse platforms. Databricks certifications (e.g., Data Engineer Associate or Professional) are a plus. Proficiency with Git and version control best practices in a collaborative development environment. Proven ability to lead a small engineering team. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Strong customer service mindset with the ability to translate business needs into reliable, scalable data solutions. Highly organized, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Digital media or ad‑tech experience, especially in data‑centric roles, is a plus. Benefits and Compensation Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), parental and family care leave, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. Compensation Range: $112,000–$135,000. Accommodation and EEO Statement We will provide accommodations or assistance with the application or onboarding process if needed. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Publicis Media