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Data Architect - Contract

VML Enterprise Solutions

Department: Technology & Innovation

Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Requisition ID: 10302

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

VML Luxembourg

VML Luxembourg is one of the leading Amazon consulting agencies in Europe. Offering 360° services for Amazon, we have a diverse range of products and services in various sectors to ensure long-term sales growth, ranging from creating multilingual content and listings to all aspects of advertising, including sales promotion, PPC and programmatic campaigns. We are part of WPP, the world’s largest digital media agency, and manage WPP’s European Center of Excellence for Amazon (ACE) dedicated to maximising performance, driving sales and building brands on the Amazon platform.

The opportunity:

We are seeking a Data Architect on a 6 month contract basis to design and govern data models, architecture, and flows that support enterprise-level applications and analytics initiatives. You’ll play a key role in shaping the data strategy for VML’s Commerce Studio rebuild—a major enterprise platform transformation underpinning content automation, AI-driven workflows, and global retailer integration (including WPP Open and Amazon). This is a rare opportunity to architect a critical data layer for a high-impact, high-visibility programme that’s redefining how brands operate across digital retail.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Designing scalable data architectures aligned with business needs
  • Defining data modeling standards and governance processes
  • Collaborating with engineers, analysts, and architects to ensure robust and compliant data solutions
  • Ensuring data security and privacy compliance (e.g. GDPR)

What we want from you:

  • Extensive experience in data architecture or related fields
  • Strong expertise in both relational and NoSQL databases
  • Proficiency with data modeling tools (e.g., Erwin, dbt)
  • Experience designing data pipelines and data lakes
  • Fluency in English

If you have some of this, even better:

  • Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP data services)
  • Familiarity with metadata management and MDM tools
  • TOGAF or DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification

What we can offer you:

You’ll have the chance to work with some of the world’s most exciting brands while prioritizing your career development and skills growth. We empower you to make a difference, be yourself, and feel respected for who you are.

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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