About the Job:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, we value connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.
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Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Data Engineer and be responsible for designing and managing the data structure and ETL processes for our retail bank client. Responsibilities include handling data from various sources, aggregating it into Google BigQuery, and working with both agency and client stakeholders to ensure the data infrastructure supports business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Design, construct, install, test, and maintain scalable data management systems.
- Develop and manage robust ETL pipelines to extract, transform, and load data into Google BigQuery and Microsoft Azure.
- Ensure systems meet business requirements and industry best practices for data quality, governance, and security.
- Collaborate with data architects, modelers, and IT team members on project goals and objectives.
- Develop data set processes for modeling, mining, and production.
- Integrate new data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures.
- Create custom software components and analytics applications as required.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven work experience as a Data Engineer, Software Developer, or similar role in data management.
- Ideally, experience in the financial services industry, particularly consumer retail banking.
- Extensive knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Java, Linux, PHP, Ruby, Python, and/or R.
- Strong experience with SQL database design and data architecture.
- Experience with cloud services (Google BigQuery, Microsoft Azure) and understanding of their data capabilities.
- Knowledge of ETL techniques and frameworks.
- Experience with Sitecore, GA4, and other marketing platforms is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
- Outstanding problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is rewarding and career-forward.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
