Set architectural vision and direction across a matrix of teams. Propose a conceptual/logical design for various data components and large volumes of data integrations
Apply effective governance methods for long-term scalability, high availability, fault tolerance, and solution elasticity in alignment with enterprise architecture, security and infrastructure guidelines and standards
Provide supervision and guidance to the implementation team (data engineers, data scientists, BI consultants, ..) to ensure the project is implemented as per business requirements
Support pre-sales by proposing a technical solution and effort estimates
Promote an internal framework to ensure consistent & optimal delivery across projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a technology-related field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, IT, etc.)
3+ years of experience in the design and build of data solutions, a combination of relevant areas: Large-scale Data Lakehouse / DWH solutions on modern data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric, incl. open table formats (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg)
Data pipelines / ETL/ELT / APIs (data ingestion, processing, transformation and activation) development, preferably in cloud-based tools/infrastructure (e.g. dbt, Keboola, Airflow)
Business Intelligence projects (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)
Data Science / Machine Learning oriented solutions, incl. awareness of MLOps practices
GenAI and AI-ready data foundations (e.g. RAG, vector search, metadata and semantic layer)
Understanding data concepts and patterns, such as data mesh, data lake, master data management, data governance, data quality, batch and real-time/streaming architectures
Solid knowledge of data modeling (conceptual/logical/physical, dimensional, Data Vault) and strong SQL skills
Having a good business acumen, experience with business domains, such as sales, finance, e-commerce, manufacturing/logistics, banking, or CRM areas
Proficient in architecture methodologies and tools like diagraming (draw.io, Sparks EA, Confluence) and standards (Archimate, TOGAF)
Experience with the full software development lifecycle (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, e.g. Terraform), including development skills using programming languages like Python/Java/Scala/C# and relational/NoSQL/graph databases
Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills
Strong technical leadership, mentorship and collaboration
Strong project management and organizational skills
Preferred Skills
Proven experience with Customer Data Platform / Data Lake / Data Lakehouse implementations in AWS or Azure
Understanding of Data Science (ML) concepts from both business and technical perspectives
Experience with Marketing, E-commerce and CRM solutions like Salesforce (Marketing Cloud, CDP, Commerce, CRM), Adobe (AEM, Analytics) or Google (GA, BigQuery)
Why choose Merkle?
Global Reach with Local Expertise: Join a network that spans 145 countries, with over 70,000 talented employees. Collaborate with bright minds worldwide and gain insights from diverse industries and markets.
Innovation at Our Core: For over 120 years, we have been pushing boundaries to connect brands with their audiences through cutting-edge technology, creativity, and transformative solutions.
Commitment to Impact: We focus on driving meaningful outcomes for our clients and their communities, whether through increasing revenue, influencing behavior change, or fostering positive organizational culture.
Collaborative Network: Work alongside six global brands all united in delivering highly integrated and scaled transformation solutions.
Your benefits
🌴 5 weeks of vacation
🤝 2 Volunteering days to share the kindness of your heart with others
💖 Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assistance program to support your well-being
⏳ Flexible working hours
⏰ Hybrid working: We combine flexibility with in-person collaboration, with an expectation of 1 day per week / 4 days per month in the office
🎓 Full access to Dentsu Academy, our global online learning platform
🐶 Dog-friendly office
💌 Edenred meal vouchers and cafeteria points
🍹 Team events: company parties, breakfast, etc.
🥐 Snacks and drinks at the office
💸 Referral bonus program
🖥️ Laptop + equipment
📞Corporate mobile subscription
Ready to join the team? Shape your unique career and reach your full potential. Apply now and join us in transforming the future together.
At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: "To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society."
We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives, we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people, clients, and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
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Location
Prague
Brand
Merkle
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent