Head of Data Engineering (Ad Tech).

Job Title: Head of Data Engineering (Ad Tech)

About My Client:

My client is a fast-growing video marketing platform that empowers brands to extend their creative content beyond walled gardens and onto the open web. Founded just three years ago, the company has grown to a 14-person team and is now entering an exciting phase of expansion following a successful funding round.

Role Overview:

My client is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer / Head of Data Engineering to join their engineering team and lead the development and optimisation of their data pipeline architecture. This is a greenfield opportunity with significant influence over product development and technology stack decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement data pipeline integrations with SSPs for audience data classification.
• Develop and integrate Customer Data Platform (CDP) solutions for user-level data capture.
• Implement cross-platform identity tracking systems to enhance user targeting.
• Work with first-party data integration and identity resolution platforms.
• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to enhance platform capabilities.

Technical Requirements:

• Strong experience with Python, Node.js, and AWS.
• Solid background in data engineering, ideally with exposure to machine learning.
• Prior experience in the ad tech industry (DSP or data company experience is highly desirable).
• Deep understanding of data pipeline architecture and implementation.

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