Saatchi & Saatchi

Manager, Data Engineering

Saatchi & Saatchi$88K — $141K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering.
  • 5+ years of advanced SQL development, including writing complex queries and performance tuning.
  • 4+ years of experience with Snowflake, focusing on object design and optimization.
  • 3+ years of experience with Databricks and PySpark for scalable data pipelines.
  • Strong skills in Python for data engineering and automation capabilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of data warehousing, dimensional data modeling, and lakehouse architecture.
  • Solid understanding of data quality assurance techniques and observability.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex business requirements to design scalable data solutions with cross-functional teams.
  • Develop and optimize SQL transformations and data pipelines in Snowflake and Databricks.
  • Build high-performance ELT/ETL pipelines using PySpark, SQL, and Python.
  • Create advanced Snowflake database objects to enhance performance and functionality.
  • Design scalable data models for reporting and analytic purposes.
  • Ensure data quality through validation frameworks and automated monitoring solutions.
  • Collaborate with analytics and data science teams to improve dataset accessibility and optimize data patterns.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage including dental and vision.
  • Disability insurance and a 401K plan.
  • Parental and family care leave.
  • Family forming assistance program.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Flexible time-off policy to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Overview

Our team is looking for a high-performing Data Engineer who will be responsible for the design, development, implementation and on-going support of a data driven software platform. You enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously, including both enhancements as well as new project development. The candidate must be a self-starter with a sense of urgency and a commitment to quality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze complex and ambiguous business requirements and partner with product, analytics, and engineering teams to design scalable data solutions.
  • Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL transformations and data pipelines in Snowflake and Databricks.
  • Build and maintain high-performance ELT/ETL pipelines using PySpark, SQL, and Python for large-scale data processing.
  • Develop advanced Snowflake database objects including: Stored Procedures, User Defined Functions (UDFs), Views, Tasks, Streams, Dynamic Tables
  • Design scalable data models (fact/dimension, star schema, normalized) to support reporting, analytics, and downstream applications.
  • Optimize Snowflake warehouse performance through query tuning, clustering, partitioning strategies, and cost optimization.
  • Design, build, test, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain robust data pipelines in Databricks using Delta Lake and PySpark.
  • Ensure data quality through validation frameworks, automated testing, monitoring, and alerting.
  • Troubleshoot data pipeline and database performance issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
  • Collaborate with frontend, analytics, and data science teams to deliver trusted datasets and optimize data access patterns.
  • Develop reusable SQL frameworks and coding standards to improve maintainability and consistency.
  • Create technical documentation, data lineage, and knowledge transfer materials.
  • Participate in code reviews and promote SQL, PySpark, and data engineering best practices.
  • Serve as an escalation point for production issues and provide technical leadership for complex data initiatives.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering.
  • 5+ years of advanced SQL development writing complex queries, CTEs, window functions, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
  • 4+ years of experience with Snowflake, designing and creating objects and optimizing for best performance
  • 3+ years of experience with Databricks and PySpark building scalable distributed data pipelines.
  • Strong Python programming skills for data engineering and automation.
  • Experience designing high-performance ELT/ETL pipelines processing large-scale datasets.
  • Strong understanding of dimensional data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and lakehouse architecture.
  • Strong understanding of data quality, testing, monitoring, and observability.
  • Experience working with Git and modern software development practices.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience
  • Strong experience with Snowflake as an enterprise data warehouse.
  • Experience building scalable data pipelines using Databricks and Apache Spark (PySpark).
  • Experience with Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and modern lakehouse architectures.
  • Experience with Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • Experience integrating REST APIs and third-party data sources.
  • Experience supporting analytics and data science teams.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based development workflows.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred, with AWS experience considered a plus rather than a primary requirement.

Additional information

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

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Compensation Range: USD $88,540.00 - USD $141,687.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/24/2026.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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