Senior Data Engineer

About the Role Weber Shandwick is seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC. You will be part of a team of business strategists, data scientists, and data engineers to build innovative data solutions, working at the intersection of Data Engineering and Applied Generative AI. The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, test, implement, and maintain data solutions that support clients Enterprise Analytics. The role involves working with multiple technology partners to provision and maintain a data infrastructure used for media analyses. Collaboration with business analysts and data scientists is essential to ensure the platform meets business demands. Key Responsibilities Data Engineering : Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes. Optimize SQL queries and database performance for analytical and operational workloads. Implement data quality, governance, and security best practices. Applied AI : Collaborate with data scientists to productionize AI / ML models, including Generative AI solutions. Integrate Gen AI solutions into business workflows, ensuring reliability and scalability. Platform & Tooling : Leverage cloud platforms (preferably GCP) for data engineering and AI workloads. Develop dashboards, reports, or visualizations (Qlik experience is a plus). Automate data workflows and implement CI / CD for data pipelines and AI services. Required Qualifications : 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer using proven, industry-leading cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure Proficiency coding in Python for data processing, automation, and AI / ML workflows. Advanced SQL skills for complex data manipulation, optimization, and analytics. Knowledge of orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Dagster, Prefect). Experience developing sophisticated data pipelines using AWS EMR, Apache Spark, etc. Creative-minded individual, enjoys open-ended problems and challenging the status quo Excellent written and spoken communication skills Ability to conduct independent work and manage projects from beginning to end Preferred Qualifications : Relevant GCP or AWS certifications Experience with social media data and APIs Working knowledge of BI platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, etc. Experience working in a consulting company or agency The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including : Medical Dental Vision 401k (with employer match) Tuition Reimbursement Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul MyDays Flexible holiday schedules Short-Term Disability Paid Employee Family Leave Family Building Benefit Washington DC Salary range : $110,000 - $130,000 Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on various factors including experience, market considerations, and background. Weber Shandwick is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We recruit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or citizenship. LI-RJ1 If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. Messages not related to accommodations will not be answered. #J-18808-Ljbffr