Data Engineer - Audience MeasurementMake your mark at IpsosIpsos is recruiting a Data Engineer to help drive the technical evolution of our Audience Measurement data platforms. Joining a wider group of engineering leaders, you will work as part of a team championing an architecture rooted in managed cloud services, cost-conscious design, and incremental improvement. You will work closely with internal teams to Develop robust scalable data pipelines and optimise data storage solutions on GCP.This is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-career / level person to work on technologies chosen intentionally, favouring proven tools that reduce cognitive load and maximise team velocity. Modern Python for backend services and data processing. We operate across both AWS and GCP. Serverless NoSQL, Object Storage, and Serverless Analytics for our data layers. Event buses and messaging queues for asynchronous, decoupled processing. Infrastructure as Code (Pulumi/Terraform) and containerized deployments. The roleAs a Data Engineer, you will work in the team to guide the platform's evolution toward serverless, event-driven patterns, moving away from container-orchestrated workflows toward managed cloud services. Platform Operations: Develop robust scalable data pipelines and optimise data storage solutions on GCP.Implement ETL processes and CI/CD pipelines to ensure clean, structured data ready for use. Work with data scientists to integrate synthetic models into production environments and provide the guardrails and advice as they develop. Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and research new technologies to enhance capabilities. Document pipelines and the platform including architectures and user guides, helping to enforce data management standards. Engage in DataOps practices and improve data delivery performance. Data Science & Analytics Enablement: Partner with data scientists on model productionisation. You will establish clear data contracts and shared standards that enable effective collaboration. Agile Delivery: Work within an agile framework. Participate in agile ceremonies and provide occasional client interaction. Vision and Strategy: Support the architectural as set out by the Lead Data Engineer. Extensive Data Engineering Experience: A proven track record of building robust scalable data pipelines using modern cloud providers (Ideally GCP).Strong Programming Skills: Expert-level proficiency in Python, with a strong focus on building decoupled, testable functions and clear data contracts. Experience with, or strong interest in, decomposing workloads into independent steps orchestrated by managed workflow services and triggered by data events. Migration & Testing Experience: Experience with safely modernizing legacy systems using parity testing and incremental routing patterns. Hands-on experience packaging runtimes into portable containers and provisioning cloud resources using modern Infrastructure as Code tools. Experience of working with wider teams of Product Managers, Data Scientists, Engineers and non technical staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range of health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities. We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week. We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets.
Data Scientist / Data Engineer in London employer: Ipsos
Ipsos is an excellent employer that offers flexible, part-time opportunities for those looking to engage with their local community while contributing to the improvement of public transport across the UK. With comprehensive training, employee discounts, and the chance to earn performance-based rewards, Ipsos fosters a supportive work culture that values your input and growth. Enjoy the freedom of working on your own schedule while making a meaningful impact in your area.
