Who We Are:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Who we are looking for:
VML is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Data Engineer with a focus on Azure and SQL Server databases to join our team, servicing a large national client in the government sector. As a Cloud Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable data pipelines and infrastructure on the Azure cloud platform using SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate should have experience in Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe CDP, AWS Cloud Storage, RESTful custom API builds, JSON payloads, Azure Data Services, Azure GDS and custom integrations.
What you’ll do:
Create | Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure on the Azure cloud platform using SQL Server databases. Implement and develop data models, ETL processes, and data integration solutions using Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
Collaborate | Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex data-related problems. Work closely with our MarTech team and analysts to provide them with the necessary data resources.
Compliance | Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data systems on Azure with SQL Server databases in alignment with our enterprise standards. Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing, big data, and SQL Server databases on Azure.
Who you are:
- A builder | Entrepreneurial attitude coupled with strong technical skills. Ability and appetite to bring people together. Innate ability to marshal people and create gravity around ideas.
- Open and collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive, and we’re working with a lot of unknowns – you must champion team environments that are comfortable and encouraging. You have an aptitude to learn new technologies and testing approaches.
- Optimistic and resilient | Digs in and figure out how to work around problems. "Yes" and "why not" posture. Takes care of self and team. Balances the need to maintain stamina and positivity.
- Ego-less | We all wear the hats that need wearing- it’s a mentality that makes the team successful.
What you’ll need:
- 6+ years of experience in cloud-based data engineering and architecture on Azure with SQL Server databases.
- Strong proficiency in Azure cloud platform and its services with SQL Server databases. Azure Certification is a plus!
- Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration solutions.
- Familiarity with Azure AI/OpenAI and/or Adobe Sensei and/or integrations to data driven composable websites, journeys, and segmentation,
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to think strategically and act as a technical advisor to stakeholders on Azure with SQL Server databases.
- Experience in Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe CDP, AWS Cloud Storage, RESTful custom API builds, JSON payloads, Azure Data Services, Azure GDS and custom integrations.
- Familiarity with NIST RMF 800-53 & NIST RMF 800-171 and /or FedRAMP & DoD impact levels are desired.
- DoD clearance and/or Common Access Card is desired.
At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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