ABOUT US_
At Talon, our purpose is to be the independent agency of choice providing a pioneering global platform for brands to connect with audiences in the outside world. We want to reimagine the industry to deliver greater value for our clients whilst inspiring people and caring for our planet. We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry – changing perceptions of it as a legacy medium to one that is highly effective, creative, sustainable, and measurable for our clients.
In our first 10 years, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 300 people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry and want to continue and expand upon these successes.
THE ROLE_
- As a Data Engineer at Talon Outdoor, your primary responsibility is to design, implement, and manage data solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the creation and maintenance of data pipelines, data storage solutions, data processing, and data integration, enabling data-driven decision-making within the company.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS_
- Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain data solutions using Azure components such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and Azure SQL Database.
- ETL Processes: Design ETL processes, develop integration workflows, and manage data load processes to support both regular and ad-hoc activities.
- Data Warehousing: Design, develop, and maintain the data warehouse environment, including SQL tables, views, and schemas.
- Pipeline Maintenance: Maintain existing data processing pipelines, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary fixes.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor data processing efficiency and propose solutions for improvements, ensuring optimal data flow.
- Collaboration: Work closely with data analysts and technology partners to understand their requirements and ensure data solutions meet business needs.
- Best Practices: Research and implement best practices to optimize existing processes and develop innovative data-based solutions in the ETL space.
- Data Analysis: Be comfortable with manipulating and analyzing large datasets, including data cleansing, to provide valuable insights to the business and troubleshoot ETL issues.
- Query Optimization: Create and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for data manipulation and retrieval.
- Data Integrity: Develop test strategies to confirm data integrity and troubleshoot and resolve data integrity and performance issues, driving continuous improvement.
- Collaboration: Work closely with data analysts and stakeholders from other teams to deliver data requirements effectively.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for database designs and data flow processes.
WORKING HABITS AND CORE SKILLS_
- Experience working in Agile or DevOps delivery methodologies.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, with knowledge of best practices, including debugging and troubleshooting.
- Good experience with Analytical/Reporting solutions.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with at least one scripting or object-oriented programming language.
- Experience with configuration management, automation, and orchestration tools.
DESIRABLE _
- Experience working in the Media domain.
- Good understanding of APIs and microservices.
- Experience with data visualization tools, e.g., PowerBI, Tableau.
OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_
WE ARE BOLD_
As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.
- We embrace change
- We challenge respectfully
- We lead the way
WE ARE HUMAN_
We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
- We value collaboration and togetherness
- We are empathetic
- We embrace individuality
WE ARE SMART_
Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
- We grow and learn
- We are trusted
- We are mission possible
Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.