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Job Title: Head of Data Engineering (Ad Tech)

About My Client:

My client is a fast-growing video marketing platform that empowers brands to extend their creative content beyond walled gardens and onto the open web. Founded just three years ago, the company has grown to a 14-person team and is now entering an exciting phase of expansion following a successful funding round.

Role Overview:

My client is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer / Head of Data Engineering to join their engineering team and lead the development and optimisation of their data pipeline architecture. This is a greenfield opportunity with significant influence over product development and technology stack decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement data pipeline integrations with SSPs for audience data classification.
  • Develop and integrate Customer Data Platform (CDP) solutions for user-level data capture.
  • Implement cross-platform identity tracking systems to enhance user targeting.
  • Work with first-party data integration and identity resolution platforms.
  • Collaborate closely with the engineering team to enhance platform capabilities.

Technical Requirements:

  • Strong experience with Python, Node.js, and AWS.
  • Solid background in data engineering, ideally with exposure to machine learning.
  • Prior experience in the ad tech industry (DSP or data company experience is highly desirable).
  • Deep understanding of data pipeline architecture and implementation.

Job Title: Head of Data Engineering (Ad Tech)

About My Client:

My client is a fast-growing video marketing platform that empowers brands to extend their creative content beyond walled gardens and onto the open web. Founded just three years ago, the company has grown to a 14-person team and is now entering an exciting phase of expansion following a successful funding round.

Role Overview:

My client is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer / Head of Data Engineering to join their engineering team and lead the development and optimisation of their data pipeline architecture. This is a greenfield opportunity with significant influence over product development and technology stack decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement data pipeline integrations with SSPs for audience data classification.
  • Develop and integrate Customer Data Platform (CDP) solutions for user-level data capture.
  • Implement cross-platform identity tracking systems to enhance user targeting.
  • Work with first-party data integration and identity resolution platforms.
  • Collaborate closely with the engineering team to enhance platform capabilities.

Technical Requirements:

  • Strong experience with Python, Node.js, and AWS.
  • Solid background in data engineering, ideally with exposure to machine learning.
  • Prior experience in the ad tech industry (DSP or data company experience is highly desirable).
  • Deep understanding of data pipeline architecture and implementation.

Desired Skills and Experience

Head of Data Engineering (AdTech) Contract

Are you ready to shape the future of digital advertising through data? A fast-growing, innovative ad tech company is looking for a Head of Data Engineering to lead the development of its audience intelligence and targeting infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to build from the ground up and make a direct impact on campaign performance for some of the world's most recognisable brands.

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  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

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  • Employment typeContract

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  • Job functionAnalyst, Information Technology, and Marketing
  • IndustriesData Infrastructure and Analytics, Technology, Information and Internet, and Technology, Information and Media

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