Data Platform Engineer

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About the Role

As a Data Platform Engineer, you’ll build cutting-edge data platforms that ingest, manage, and process data from various businesses. This role supports a wide range of use cases, including customer-facing APIs and large-scale machine learning models.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate data platforms using public cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), Kafka, databases, and containers.
• Develop data science platforms leveraging open-source software and cloud services.
• Design and run ETL tools and frameworks to onboard data, define schemas, create DAG processing pipelines, and monitor data quality.
• Aid in the development of machine learning frameworks and pipelines.
• Manage mission-critical production services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a Data Platform Engineering role.
• Strong software engineering skills with Python; additional experience in C++, Java, Go, or Rust is a plus.
• Proven expertise in building ETL and stream processing tools with technologies like Kafka, Spark, Flink, or Airflow/Prefect.
• Proficient in SQL and databases/engines such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Redshift, or Presto.
• Familiarity with data science tools (e.g., Jupyter, Pandas, Scikit-learn, PyTorch) and frameworks like MLFlow or Kubeflow.
• Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP services, Kubernetes, and Linux in production environments.
• Strong inclination toward automation and DevOps practices.
• Capable of managing increasing data volume, velocity, and variety.
• Agile, self-starter mindset with strong communication skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Willingness to participate in on-call support beyond standard business hours.
• Strong English skills (B2).

At.Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.  

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About Monks

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.