Senior Data Engineer

Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh

$88K — $165K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in data engineering with ETL/ELT design skills
  • Proficient in big data processing using Apache Spark, SQL, and Python
  • Experience in building scalable data pipelines with large datasets
  • Knowledgeable in CI/CD practices and Git workflows
  • Skilled in workflow orchestration tools like Airflow
  • Strong communicator with experience in global teams
  • Hands-on with databases like PostgreSQL, SparkSQL, Hive, or AWS Glue
  • Familiar with digital marketing technologies and data ecosystems

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize large-scale data solutions for digital marketing
  • Collaborate with global engineering and delivery teams
  • Transform raw data into actionable insights
  • Mentor engineers and influence architectural decisions
  • Develop data governance and disaster recovery strategies
  • Implement best practices and innovative frameworks
  • Engage with clients to deliver impactful data solutions

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with eligibility
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for skill development and technical leadership
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Senior Software Engineer on Publicis's Data Warehouse projects, you will design, build, and optimize large-scale data solutions that power our industry-leading digital marketing strategies. Collaborating with the Engineering Manager, you'll work closely with global engineering teams, delivery teams, and clients to deliver solutions that drive measurable business results.

This role is ideal for engineers who want to work at the intersection of data analytics, cloud technology, and personalized solutions. You will work with petabyte-scale data, leverage frameworks such as Spark, Databricks, and Airflow, and directly influence how global brands engage with millions of consumers. At Publicis, you will solve complex data challenges, transform raw data into insights that drive business impact, and help shape the future of digital marketing in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Achieve
  • Grow into a technical leader, mentoring engineers and influencing architecture.
  • Build expertise in data engineering using Spark, Databricks, Airflow, and cloud resources.
  • Strengthen your knowledge of the digital marketing domain while contributing to Publicis's success.
  • Develop skills in data governance, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.
  • Propose and implement innovative frameworks and best practices for our teams.


Qualifications

Who You Are
  • 5-8 years of data engineering experience with strong ETL/ELT design and optimization skills.
  • Expertise in big data processing using Apache Spark (preferably Databricks), SQL (basic & advanced), and Python.
  • Experience building scalable pipelines and working with large datasets (terabytes to petabytes).
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices, Git workflows, and test-driven development.
  • Proficiency with workflow orchestration tools (preferably Airflow).
  • Strong communication skills with experience in global, cross-cultural teams.
  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, SparkSQL, Hive, or AWS Glue.
  • Familiarity with digital marketing technologies and consumer data ecosystems.
  • Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead solution design discussions.
  • Nice to have: Knowledge of cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).


Additional Information

Compensation Range: USD $88,900.00 - USD $165,100.00/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 8/11/2026.

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