Forward Deployed Engineer III

About PMG

We are PMG

Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG utilises business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights-as well as its proprietary operating system, Alli-to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises 1,000 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Peloton, Nike, Creed Fragrances, Experian, BNY, Sephora, Therabody, and Travelex spans 85+ countries.

Who You Will Be Working With

The AI & Software Engineer III plays a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining core systems that power PMG’s data and AI ecosystem. This position focuses on developing and optimizing scalable data pipelines, managing data ingestion and transformation processes, and supporting the integration of internal and external data sources. You’ll work closely with engineers, data analysts, and product teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and accessibility of data that drives insights and intelligent automation across the organization. The role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software engineering, data infrastructure, and AI-driven innovation.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on developing and optimizing scalable data pipelines, managing data ingestion and transformation processes, and supporting integration of internal and external data sources. You’ll work closely with engineers, data analysts, and product teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and accessibility of data that drives insights and intelligent automation across the organization.

Data Systems & Pipeline Development

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion systems connecting multiple internal and external data sources.
• Develop and manage data workflows across cloud-based platforms such as AWS S3 and Snowflake.
• Implement robust ELT pipelines using modern tools and frameworks (e.g. dbt, Snowflake).
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems, implementing validation and monitoring mechanisms.
• Collaborate on infrastructure-as-code deployments and CI/CD for data systems.

Software Engineering & Architecture

• Contribute to the design and implementation of APIs and internal services that support PMG’s broader product ecosystem.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code in modern languages, with a focus on Python.
• Apply software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, observability, and deployment automation.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions, surfacing potential risks or improvements.
• Integrate AI and automation techniques into engineering workflows where applicable, improving efficiency and insight generation.
• Develop and maintain datasets and transformations that power analytics, dashboards, and data science use cases.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work cross-functionally with product, technology, and commercial teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor early-career engineers by providing code feedback, technical guidance, and documentation support.
• Contribute to improving team processes, standards, and tooling for long-term scalability.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI tools to streamline data operations and decision-making.
• Partner with analytics and product teams to ensure data is accurate, timely, and actionable for reporting and business intelligence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software or data engineering, with strong coding skills in Python or a similar language.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data pipelines (ETL/ELT).
• Proficiency with SQL and data modeling for analytics and warehousing.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or similar).
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS preferred, including S3, Lambda, ECS, EC2).
• Experience with dbt or equivalent data transformation frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ownership mindset.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as dbt Cloud or Airflow.
• Experience scaling production data ingestion systems.
• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices for data or application deployments.
• Experience in a marketing, analytics, or SaaS environment.
• Experience with SaaS-based data manipulation tools such as Fivetran or Stitch.

Success Metrics

• You independently own and deliver critical data systems and services that power AI and analytics across the organization.
• You proactively identify and implement improvements to data reliability, performance, and automation.
• You contribute to the culture of technical excellence and continuous learning within the engineering team.
• Your work accelerates PMG’s ability to use data and AI to deliver smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programmes, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Annual Leave: Benefit from our substantial holiday allowance pto recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Pension Plan: Plan for your future with up to a competitive 5% contribution match.
• Healthcare: Our Cash Benefit Health Plan ensures coverage for everyday medical expenses and routine care.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
• Commuter Spending Account: Receive company-subsidised support for your travel to the office, making your commute more convenient and affordable.
• Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local community.
• AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.

Company Values & Equal Opportunity

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s focused on outcomes not outputs. We’re dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation-which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way. In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

• 5+ years of experience in software or data engineering, with strong coding skills in Python or a similar language.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining data pipelines (ETL/ELT).
• Proficiency with SQL and data modeling for analytics and warehousing.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or similar).
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS preferred, including S3, Lambda, ECS, EC2).
• Experience with dbt or equivalent data transformation frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ownership mindset.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as dbt Cloud or Airflow.
• Experience scaling production data ingestion systems.
• Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices for data or application deployments.
• Experience in a marketing, analytics, or SaaS environment.
• Experience with SaaS-based data manipulation tools such as Fivetran or Stitch.

Success Metrics

• You independently own and deliver critical data systems and services that power AI and analytics across the organization.
• You proactively identify and implement improvements to data reliability, performance, and automation.
• You contribute to the culture of technical excellence and continuous learning within the engineering team.
• Your work accelerates PMG’s ability to use data and AI to deliver smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions.

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programmes, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Annual Leave: Benefit from our substantial holiday allowance pto recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Pension Plan: Plan for your future with up to a competitive 5% contribution match.
• Healthcare: Our Cash Benefit Health Plan ensures coverage for everyday medical expenses and routine care.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
• Commuter Spending Account: Receive company-subsidised support for your travel to the office, making your commute more convenient and affordable.
• Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local community.
• AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.

Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 11 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG utilises business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights-as well as its proprietary operating system, Alli-to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises 1,000 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Peloton, Nike, Creed Fragrances, Experian, BNY, Sephora, Therabody, and Travelex spans 85+ countries.