Data Engineer - Future Opportunity / Talent Pool

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Title: Data Engineer

Job Family/Job Family Group: Data & Analytics

About the Role

As a Data Engineer, you'll help scale our Global Enterprise Analytics capabilities by developing, implementing, and maintaining robust data pipelines, systems, and models to enable data-driven decision-making across global client engagements. You will balance internal service development and operations with external client-facing collaboration alongside Growth and Account Management teams. We are looking for someone who thrives in cross-functional, agile environments, pairs technical precision with strong communication, and is passionate about mentoring junior team members while turning complex data streams into actionable business intelligence.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain complex, scalable data pipelines and systems to process large volumes of data efficiently.

Architect data solutions that are scalable, reliable, and secure, ensuring they meet rigorous business and analytics requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across data, media, strategy, and consulting to gather requirements, identify data sources, and ensure high data quality.

Develop and maintain data models, ETL processes, and seamless data integration strategies across cloud environments.

Design and implement data governance policies, best practices, and procedures to uphold data accuracy, consistency, and security.

Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations to clearly communicate technical insights and metrics to cross-functional stakeholders.

Support junior team members in developing measurement frameworks, test-and-learn roadmaps, dashboard builds, and audience segmentation workflows.

Apply DataOps methods and agile delivery practices to streamline pipeline releases, ensure teamwork, and guarantee the timely delivery of client projects.

About You

The essentials:

Education & Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Physics, or equivalent quantitative practical experience.

Experience: 3+ years of experience across analytics, marketing analytics, and analytic techniques for customer and business applications.

Core Programming & DBs: Strong programming proficiency in SQL, Python, or R, combined with solid experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.

Cloud & ETL Stack: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google BigQuery, and common ETL tools (e.g., Funnel.io, Tableau Prep).

BI & Visualization: Proven expertise building dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Looker, Google Looker Studio, Power BI, or Datorama.

Media & Analytics Tech: Deep understanding of analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Adobe) and ad tech/media reporting APIs and UIs (DV360, SA360, Meta).

Methodologies & Collaboration: Proven aptitude for agile methodologies, DataOps pipeline delivery, and operating effectively both autonomously and within collaborative teams.

Language Proficiency: Advanced/fluent English communication skills (written and spoken) to support teams and stakeholders in the US and globally.

Not a Must but a Plus:

Hands-on experience with multi-cloud environments such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.

Experience working with digital advertising attribution modeling, programmatic display/video tech, and ad-serving pipelines.

Prior agency or consultancy experience interfacing directly with client stakeholders and cross-functional growth teams.

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.

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

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.