Senior Data Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

As part of the EMEA Data craft team, you will be responsible for executing our data engineering strategy and delivering technical excellence on complex client projects. To be successful, you must combine deep technical expertise with strong business acumen. You'll work closely with clients to understand their business challenges and translate these into robust data engineering solutions. You'll guide technical decision‑making, establish best practices, and ensure our capabilities remain at the cutting edge of industry standards.

An entrepreneurial spirit, excellent communication skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business stakeholders are essential.

• Design and implement scalable, reliable data architectures and pipelines for enterprise clients.
• Help set and maintain technical standards and best practices for data engineering across EMEA.
• Provide expert guidance on client engagements as a senior technical contributor.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Work closely with the broader Data & AI practice to deliver integrated solutions.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and methodologies in the data engineering space.

• Extensive experience in data engineering with a proven track record of delivering complex data initiatives.
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing data architectures, data pipelines, and ETL processes.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and their data‑specific services.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data orchestration tools (Airflow, DBT).
• Experience with modern data warehouse technologies such as Big Query, Snowflake, or Redshift.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data governance, and data quality principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to contribute to and execute technical roadmaps.
• Experience working in an agency or consulting environment is highly advantageous.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named “Agency of the Year” at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients across all industries and sizes, enabling you to work with a wide variety of brands.
• The opportunity for possibility through training, development, and certifications.
• Global DEPT Cares Month where employees donate their skills to local charities.
• Local benefits available in each office.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:
At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.