Data Engineer
Are you looking for your next career opportunity as a Data Engineer in the digital marketing industry?
Sleeping Giant Media is a multi award winning business with clients across the UK and Europe, and we’re looking to grow rapidly in the next 5 years. So we’re looking for a Data Engineer to join our Giants and help take us to the next level!
We’re looking for a driven, passionate, and knowledgeable individual who can be a visionary, innovator & service developer. You work with the Head of Data to shape, refine, develop the data offering and the team at Sleeping Giant Media, as well as work closely with key clients to deliver strategies to an exceptional standard.
The successful candidate will have experience on Google Cloud Platform and Big Query to help us build and manage our data platform, with an initial focus on building a Big Query GA4 management service and then building out wider data management in areas such as SERP data.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for data engineering and analytics, and a proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and data management systems. You will be joining a growing team with leadership and growth potential for the right candidate.
About the role
The Role:
Design, build, and maintain a Big Query GA4 management service, including creating data pipelines, data transformation and cleansing processes, and data quality controls.
Work closely with the Head of Data and Marketing Team to understand their data needs and develop solutions that meet their requirements.
To help build and help to integrate machine learning models into our data platform
Continuously monitor and optimise data pipelines and data management systems to ensure high performance and scalability.
Ensure data quality, data integrity, and data security across all systems.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and analytics, and evaluate new tools and technologies for potential use in our data platform.
The Person:
Advanced understanding of the GA4 data schema in Big Query.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (desirable).
Minimum of 3 years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on data pipelines, data management systems, and data warehousing.
Experience with Big Query GA4 and Google Cloud Platform.
Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and other relevant languages.
Strong understanding of data modelling, data architecture, and data governance.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Be able to design and develop data pipelines, write SQL queries, and optimise data processing workflows.
We’re not in for the hard-sell, we’re after someone who will provide solutions to businesses and individuals in a consultative manner, always looking for the best fit.
The Team:
The Data Team is a hard-working and enthusiastic mix of people, all eager to bring the best solutions to new and existing clients, other Giants as well as our partners in other agencies. You’ll be supported by the Head of Data, and be welcomed into a team-focused department, reliant on high levels of drive, problem solving and attention to detail. It is all about empowering people to make informed decisions and test hypotheses using available data to make better decisions.
Together:
The company itself started in 2008, and part of that success is through our values - we all have to wear CAPES. That is, we have to be a great Communicator, Accountable, Positive, Effective, and Self-Aware. To celebrate our Giant heroes, we make sure everyone is well taken care of. Our Giants can expect a healthcare cashplan, shopping rewards and discounts, unlimited holiday, flexible working and a fair bit more. We want to make our Giants more than just a namesake, so will recognise achievements not only through these benefits, but through serious opportunities for learning and progression.
Sound good? Then head to our website www.sleepinggiantmedia.co.uk/careers to apply.
We welcome people from all walks of life, so if you’d like us to make any adjustments for you to be able to take part in our recruitment, just let us know.
BENEFITS:
Quick decision making from management
Supported Autonomy in the role
Flexible Working - the candidate will need to be based in the UK as they will be required to visit our office for client meetings/team days
Healthcare cash plan, including money back on dental, optical, and other services, referrals, and 24/7 access to both doctors and counsellors
Shopping discounts and cashback
6 monthly performance/pay review
Free lunch, drinks, and snacks
Vibrant Office - games, bar, sports tables
Regular training, conferences, external training
Social days & nights out
Pension (salary sacrifice)
Christmas and Summer Parties
Involvement in charity
Birthday off
Financial advice support
Additional benefits after probation:
10 days paid sick
Unlimited Holiday
Profit share
We offer flexible working, meaning you can work either at home or in our offices, however the candidate will need to be based in the UK as they will be required to visit our office for client meetings/team days.
PLEASE NOTE: Our interview process will involve getting in touch with you over email - never WhatsApp. And we will never ask for any payment or payment information from you. If in doubt, just get in touch!
What you will need
Required criteria
- Experience with and or passion to learn tagging techniques.
- Innovative and always working on the next big thing in terms of process or service improvement.
- Understand Digital Marketing acquisition & attribution channels.
- Be able to prioritise, manage your own time and your own workload.
- Ensure your written and spoken English is to a high quality (equivalent to standard of B grade or higher English Language GCSE).
- Contribute towards positive client feedback by delivering the best service
- Advanced understanding of the GA4 data schema in Big Query.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on data pipelines, data management systems, and data warehousing.
- Experience with Big Query GA4 and Google Cloud Platform.
- Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and other relevant languages
- Strong understanding of data modelling, data architecture, and data governance.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Be able to design and develop data pipelines, write SQL queries, and optimise data processing workflows.
Desired criteria
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (desirable).
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Applying Data to Decisions
Business Analysis
Reporting & Communication
Strategy Formulation
Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
Analytical Packages
Sleeping Giant Media
We’re looking for driven, passionate, and knowledgeable individuals. If you’re just starting on your journey, you need to want to learn, to put in the effort, and to recognise opportunities. If you’re already on your career path, you need to be good at what you do, and want to help others in their journeys! But above all, you’ll need to wear CAPES - That is, you have to be a great Communicator, Accountable, Positive, Effective, and Self-Aware. This world is all about growth, and you’ll be no different.
In a nutshell, Sleeping Giant Media is a unique collective of highly skilled and dedicated people who support one another to achieve fantastic heights of both professional and personal growth. We want our people to feel valued, empowered, confident (and competent), and above all - like a Giant! Be a part of a team that, in the words of Nikki “doesn’t have a mean person among them - and I’ve been looking”, somewhere that "People and Culture" are not just words, but a living organism, and where you’ll be lambasted if you like egg sandwiches (Just ask Ben A).
Our benefits
Our Giants are given above and beyond what you could expect from an office job. Yes, we have the free drinks and snacks, and you’ll learn more about our office, but it’s more than that.
Performance bonuses
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Flexible schedule
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
A diversity program
Remote working
Sabbatical leave
Casual dress
Free parking
Free work laptop
Open office
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Unlimited Holiday
Shopping Cashback
Office Games and Gaming
Monthly Team Lunches
Remote, Distance Working
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Profit Share
Employee of the Month
Hybrid Working
On the job learning
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
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