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Tools
We are looking for someone experienced with (or familiar with) the following tools and technologies:
Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, or other programming languages
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Cloud platforms such as Databricks, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, e.g. on GCP: BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Run Jobs, Cloud Monitoring, Dataflow, BigQuery Data Transfer Service, Storage Transfer Service
Data modeling and transformation tools, such as dbt (including for BigQuery)
Terraform (infrastructure as code)
and (CI/CD processes)
GitHub
GitHub Actions
Looker and LookML is a plus
JavaScript knowledge is a plus
Knowledge of media reporting UIs / APIs (e.g., DV360, SA360, Meta) is a plus
What we’re looking for
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in informative engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related quantitative field—or equivalent work experience. - 3+ years of experience with any combination of analytics, marketing analytics, and analytical techniques for marketing, customer, and business applications. - Hands-on experience with SQL and Python, along with experience using cloud products.
Hands-on experience developing data pipelines using common ETL/ELT tools and building data architecture patterns.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and applying DataOps practices to build and deliver pipelines reliably. - Experience working with media/advertising data is a plus
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively independently and within a team
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain dbt models that integrate marketing and advertising data across DSPs, ad servers, and third-party platforms—reconciling differences in granularity (e.g., placement-level vs. creative-level metrics) and resolving join-key quality issues. - Develop and maintain business logic for cross-platform metric allocation (e.g., distributing spend and impressions across creatives) to support monthly reporting and incrementality/attribution use cases. - Build and maintain ingestion pipelines from diverse external sources, including cloud-to-cloud transfers (e.g., AWS S3 → GCS), Azure/SFTP drops, and vendor APIs, ensuring deduplication and data quality. - Own and evolve GCP cloud infrastructure using Terraform, following established modular patterns and naming conventions; partner with platform teams on environment and deployment standards. - Lead the migration of legacy ingestion patterns (e.g., BigQuery Data Transfers) to scalable, maintainable solutions built on Dataflow and Cloud Run. - Configure and maintain observability and alerting across the stack (e.g., dbt source freshness, Cloud Run job failures, BigQuery Data Transfer issues) using Cloud Monitoring, deployed via Terraform. - Manage the release lifecycle across QA, STG, and PROD environments, including branching strategy, scheduled releases, and automated release-note generation via GitHub Actions. - Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, runbooks, and design artifacts; review and curate client-facing release communications. - Collaborate with analytics, measurement, and client-facing teams to translate reporting and measurement requirements into reliable data products. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AS1
About Monks
Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
