Data Engineer

Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across our Canadian operations. The office is the largest in our industry in Canada and boasts talent across various disciplines of marketing and advertising expertise. Publicis carries a balanced split of Canadian, U.S. and Global clients for which we are Agency of Record. Publicis supports a range of D&I actions through our Driving Change team as well as giving back to the community through a long-standing participation in the Out of the Cold Program. With a strong, active and familial culture, Pub United is the agency’s social club, hosting events as wide reaching as Curling, Trivia Nights and more.

Publicis Canada is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining our data infrastructure. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that our data pipelines are efficient, scalable, and reliable.

As a Data Engineer you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
• Build and optimize data models for use in analytics, reporting, and machine learning projects
• Implement data quality checks and monitoring systems to ensure data integrity
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and provide efficient solutions
• Manage and optimize database systems and data warehouses
• Implement and maintain data security and compliance measures
• Evaluate and integrate new data management technologies and tools
• Document data architectures, pipelines, and processes
  
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 1 year of professional experience as data engineer or a related role
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala
• Extensive experience with SQL and working with relational databases
• Proficiency in building and optimizing big data pipelines, architectures, and data sets
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Kafka)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. GCP, Azure) and their data services
• Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and dimensional modeling techniques
• Understanding of data privacy and security best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker)
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and productionizing ML models
• Experience with stream processing and real-time analytics
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and practices
• DevOps knowledge, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
• Familiarity with digital marketing data

You are an ideal candidate for this role if you:

• Think strategically about data architecture and infrastructure.
• Are intrinsically-driven and celebrate the successful implementation of robust data pipelines.
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems creatively.
• Set high standards for data quality and ensure accuracy and reliability in your work.
• Do what it takes to meet project deadlines and deliverables.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoy tackling challenging tasks.
• Welcome and actively seek constructive feedback to improve your skills and solutions.
• Are proficient in both traditional and agile methodologies/processes and can adapt to various project workflows.
• Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, including data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders.
• Are a self-learner and believe in continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technologies and trends in data engineering.
  
  

What we Offer:

• Opportunity to build something new and different
• Platform to learn through action
• Competitive salary vs. industry benchmarks for experience level
• Medical/dental benefits
• Phone subsidies
• A fun and diverse team

Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources at 416-925-7733 or by email