Data Engineer

Locaria is a leading global media and content activation agency that operates across more than 90 global markets. We blend insights, data, talent and technology to take global content further for ambitious brands. Locaria is central to the global content solution of Stagwell, the challenger advertising network.

We Have Been Recognized By The Following Awards

• Home to the Association of Translation Companies’ Innovator of the Year
• Shortlisted for three business awards by The Drum
• Named “Best Workplace for Training & Personal Development” by Adaptive
• Recognised as Top mid-market language service providers by Nimdzi Insights

We are also the winner of the Best Language Service Provider for Employee Well-Being and Overall Best Employer 2023 at the Best Employers in Localization Awards, Adaptive Globalization 2023.

Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Cloud Specialist. In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing our Google Cloud Platform setup, integrating it with various tools used across the business, and centralising data to streamline processes. Your efforts will pave the way for building AI applications, ensuring our systems are robust, efficient, and primed for future success. If you are passionate about leveraging Cloud technologies and using AI and Automation to drive business innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Champion Data Integration:

• Advise on the development roadmap of Locaria’s CGP
• Execute the configuration of Locaria’s GCP to fulfil business requirements

Uphold Data Excellence

• Ensure data quality, privacy, and compliance by guiding data governance strategy.
• Translate regulatory requirements like GDPR into compliant code solutions.

Performance & Compliance Accountability

• Monitor and maintain the performance of the cloud environment.
• Be responsible for audit logs and compliance, and take corrective action when needed.

Experience

Required Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in data roles
• 2 + years of data / cloud engineering in GCP / Azure / AWS

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency in REST APIs, SQL, Python, and BASH/Shell scripting.
• Familiarity with version control (Git)
• Familiarity with software as Infrastructure Solutions (ie: Terraform).

Initiative

• Self-starter with a passion for data integrity and compliance.

Data Processing

• Strong experience in ETL/ELT processes, data streaming, batch processing, CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization, and data quality assurance.

Cloud Infrastructure Design

• Experience designing and delivering scalable cloud infrastructure (lots of bonus points if this was utilising Google Cloud Platform)
• Familiarity with orchestration tools like Airflow and Cloud Composer.

Language Proficiency

• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.

Equal Opportunities

You’ll Live Up To The Locarian Values

• We take content further
• We grow together
• Celebrating Individuality
• Doing good along the way
• With care

D&I statement

Locaria is global by nature and vastly strengthened by multicultural, international and eclectic teams. Working together to achieve shared goals, our employees recognise the importance of our core value ‘celebrating individuality’, and are supported by Locaria’s breadth of cultural resources and insights that attract and retain the best talent.

We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that each person brings to our team and are fully dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities across the board, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our team know.

Join our team and become part of a vibrant workplace and company culture that values and celebrates individuality!

Benefits

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we can offer an exciting and multicultural place of work, competitive salary, wide range of benefits, and the chance to progress your career within a truly global organization.

Some Of These Incredible Benefits Include

• Holiday: You will be entitled to 22 working days paid leave per year (pro-rata in first year), excluding public holidays.
• Birthday Day Off: As a gift from us you will receive an extra day off for your birthday each year. If your birthday falls on a weekend, then you can take this the Friday before or Monday after.
• Flexible Working: Opportunities to work from home up to 3 days a week through our Flexible Working Policy, plus opportunities to work abroad.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: We’re always on the lookout for talented people. If you refer a friend who is then hired, we will award you with a bonus depending on the level of the role being recruited for.
• Rest and Recharge: The option to lengthen your standar 1 hour lunch break by 30 minutes, as long as you maintain the same number of hours you work a day.
• Do Some Good Along the Way Days: In line with our ‘Doing Some Good Along The Way’ value, which you will have the opportunity to get involved with if you’d like to. This also allows all employees up to 2 days off a year to get involved in charity initiatives.
• Annual Wellbeing Calendar: We promote a healthy working environment, which is why we have a calendar with dedicated wellbeing sessions and initiatives throughout the year.