Job Title: Head of Data Engineering (Ad Tech) About My Client: My client is a fast-growing video marketing platform that empowers brands to extend their creative content beyond walled gardens and onto the open web. Founded just three years ago, the company has grown to a 14-person team and is now entering an exciting phase of expansion following a successful funding round. Role Overview: My client is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer / Head of Data Engineering to join their engineering team and lead the development and optimisation of their data pipeline architecture. This is a greenfield opportunity with significant influence over product development and technology stack decisions. Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement data pipeline integrations with SSPs for audience data classification. • Develop and integrate Customer Data Platform (CDP) solutions for user-level data capture. • Implement cross-platform identity tracking systems to enhance user targeting. • Work with first-party data integration and identity resolution platforms. • Collaborate closely with the engineering team to enhance platform capabilities. Technical Requirements: • Strong experience with Python, Node.js, and AWS. • Solid background in data engineering, ideally with exposure to machine learning. • Prior experience in the ad tech industry (DSP or data company experience is highly desirable). • Deep understanding of data pipeline architecture and implementation. Desired Skills and Experience Head of Data Engineering (AdTech) Contract Are you ready to shape the future of digital advertising through data? A fast-growing, innovative ad tech company is looking for a Head of Data Engineering to lead the development of its audience intelligence and targeting infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to build from the ground up and make a direct impact on campaign performance for some of the world's most recognisable brands. We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer