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About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the worlds leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. WPP Media is WPPs global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC) , you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer , based out of Gurgaon/Bangalore who will: Design, develop, and optimize enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, and advanced serverless technologiesensuring cross-platform scalability, security, and reliability. Implement highly efficient, complex SQL solutionsincluding advanced query optimization, partitioning, and indexingto power sophisticated analytics models and enable real-time data processing. Lead the development and integration of robust automation frameworks using Python, and API orchestration, introducing innovative solutions to streamline the entire data lifecycle and maximize operational efficiency. Exercise full ownership of production pipeline reliability; proactively identify and resolve critical issues through deep root-cause analysis, and institute resilient, long-term stability measures for continuous uptime. Establish, refine, and enforce rigorous coding and architectural standards through comprehensive code reviews and technical audits, setting quality benchmarks for the offshore engineering team. Champion best-in-class documentation, data lineage, and automated CI/CD deployment practices, ensuring transparency, auditability, and governance across all data assets. Demonstrate expert-level support for analytics and media teams, translating business challenges into scalable, high-performance technical solutions, leveraging deep Azure and SQL expertise. Act as the organizations subject matter expert (SME) in end-to-end pipeline architecture, orchestration frameworks, schema evolution, and advanced Azure Data Factory strategies. Lead modernization initiatives across the organization, championing the adoption of technologies such as Databricks, DBT and advanced DevOps practices to future-proof the data platform and enable rapid innovation. Ensure strict adherence to SLAs and regulatory compliance through advanced monitoring, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of operational processes. Skills and Experience: 3-4 years of progressive experience in data engineering, with expert-level mastery of Azure Data Factory, SQL, and cloud data platforms (Azure and/or GCP). Proven expertise in designing, optimizing, and managing large-scale, production-grade data pipelines, including deep skills in SQL performance tuning, ADF orchestration, and CI/CD automation.Advanced knowledge of production operations, troubleshooting, and high-availability data processing at scale. Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and were just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. That's why weve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.