Data Architect

Job Description:

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We’re hiring a Data Architect to work on a hybrid basis on a 6-month FTC.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to migrate a set of critical data processes currently sitting in one system about to be deprecated into our future-facing Dentsu Connect environment without any disruption for front-end users, in order to greatly reduce our operating costs. 

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role are as follows: 

• Acquire a thorough understanding of the processes currently in place regarding Prisma data, its ingestion in Datorama and its uses thereafter 
• Map those processes in order to design a new similar scalable one in Data Refinery that will have the same inputs and outputs. Extensively test and document this process. 
• Orchestrate a smooth transition of the backend from the old system to the new 

Skills + Qualifications 

• 5+ years experience as a Data Analyst or Data Engineer. 
• Thorough knowledge of ETL processes in general – and the Datorama platform in particular – required. 
• Thorough understanding of Media data lifecycle highly regarded: sourcing, transformation and reporting 
• Experienced in troubleshooting with strong problem-solving skills 
• Self-directed, pro-active, diligent and with the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner 

What we offer

• This is a 6 month FTC role
• The teams are based in various locations in the UK (London, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Stafford) and operate under flexible working arrangements and are in the office 2-3 days per week – flexible. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their best selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Location:

London

Brand:

Dentsu Media

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)