Join WPP: Leading the Future of Creativity and Technology

WPP is the creative transformation company that uses the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. With over 115,000 talented professionals in 110 countries, WPP offers a global network of expertise and innovation. Headquarters are located in New York, London, and Singapore, with a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

Why Work at WPP?

WPP is at the forefront of creating transformative ideas and outcomes for clients through an integrated approach in communications, experience, commerce, and technology. Our award-winning agencies collaborate with the world's biggest companies and organizations, including Ford, Unilever, P&G, Google, HSBC, and the UN. As leaders in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and ranking 20th in the FTSE 100 for Women on Boards, WPP is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion.

About WPP IT and GroupM

Technology drives everything we do at WPP. WPP IT's mission is to enable collaboration, creativity, and thriving through modernized, cloud-based, and automated systems. GroupM, the world’s leading media investment company, works with agencies like Mindshare, MediaCom, and Wavemaker, shaping the next era of media investment. The GroupM IT team partners with these agencies to manage technological innovation and lifecycle, ensuring end-to-end change delivery.

Position: Azure Data Engineer (ETL) – EMEA Local Systems Team

Based in Chennai, this role involves supporting our BI setup for the EMEA markets. Working closely with product owners and key stakeholders, you will help update architecture and data models in response to new data needs and source system changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage custom databases/solutions using SQL and SSIS, both on-premise and in Azure.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Design, build, and deploy ETL and data management processes with reliable error handling and rollback frameworks.
• Oversee data architecture & pipelines, managing data flow from various sources.
• Participate in designing and documenting database architecture.
• Utilize agile development methodologies.
• Collaborate with Business Partner Team and stakeholders to evaluate technical risks and viability.
• Provide production support for data load jobs.
• Write SQL scripts for automated periodic reports and applications.
• Maintain and upgrade existing applications.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.
• Proficient in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and TSQL.
• Experience in data modeling and working with star schema.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Familiarity with the full application development life cycle.
• Knowledge in Master Data management and data warehouse design.
• Experience in unit, integration, and performance testing.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, TFS/GIT, and deployment tools.
• Experience with Azure cloud solutions and APIs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are

• Open: Inclusive, collaborative, and respectful of diverse views.
• Optimistic: Believe in creativity, technology, and talent to create brighter futures.
• Extraordinary: Achieve amazing things through collaboration and creativity.

What We Offer

• Passionate, Inspired People: Join a culture that promotes extraordinary work.
• Scale and Opportunity: Work on projects that are unparalleled in the industry.
• Challenging and Stimulating Work: Engage with creative problem solvers on unique projects.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider applicants without regard to