About Bauer Media Audio – Data & Decision Sciences Team
The Data and Decision Sciences (DDS) team is at the core of Bauer Media Audio. We leverage data as a strategic enabler across nine European markets. Our goal is to deliver trusted, actionable insights and robust data solutions that empower business growth, audience engagement, and operational efficiency.
We function as a collaborative, cross-functional unit, bridging data and business strategy. Our centralized capabilities combined with local expertise ensure we deliver impactful business outcomes across the organization.
Data Pipeline Development
Build, maintain, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL
Use Airflow for workflow scheduling and monitoring
Ensure data quality and consistency across multiple sources
Collaborate with senior engineers on complex data integrations
CUBE Architecture Implementation
Support the migration of processes to CUBE architecture
Develop data acquisition and processing solutions across markets
Work with BigQuery, Redshift
Help implement infrastructure as code using Terraform
Develop revenue and digital analytics frameworks
Build pipelines for consumer competitions across markets
Integrate Braze CRM platform
Support audience segmentation and analytics
Contribute to monitoring and alerting of data processes
Collaborative Development
Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements
Participate in code reviews and documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues
Continuously improve data engineering practices
Expand Consumer Competitions to Portugal, Slovakia, and others
Implement Player Segmentation pipeline
Migrate AINS (ROMA) to CUBE
Develop Digital Analytics data model
Integrate with Braze CRM platform
Strong SQL (Postgres, Cloud SQL)
Python for pipeline development
Workflow orchestration (Airflow preferred)
Experience with BigQuery, Redshift
2+ years in data engineering or related technical role
Proven experience building and maintaining data pipelines
Knowledge of ETL/ELT practices
Understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP)
Terraform or infrastructure-as-code tools
Docker, Kubernetes
dbt
BI tools like Looker or Power BI
Data quality tools
Media, advertising, or audio industry background
Personal & Behavioral Traits
Curious: Eager to learn new technologies
Solution-Oriented: Focused on practical outcomes
Detailed: Maintains high standards for data and documentation
Organized: Efficient multitasker
Collaborative: Works well with diverse teams
Adaptable: Comfortable in fast-paced environments
As a Data Engineer, you will directly support Bauer Media Audio’s digital transformation. Your work on the CUBE architecture and international data initiatives will enable improved audience insights, advertising efficiency, and better consumer experiences.
Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.
25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days
Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development
Opportunity to buy additional holiday
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives
Discounted high street vouchers
Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute, TV Choice, Scala, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more!
Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.
Belonging at Bauer Mission statement
People are at the heart of everything we do. Inclusivity is part of who we are. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and encourage authenticity, knowing that our differences are celebrated.
Quite simply, our promise to you is that Bauer Media is a great place to do great work with great people. Our people take an enormous amount of pride in the brands they support. They like their team members, and they feel supported by their managers. We all take collective responsibility for our culture, because we know it has a ripple effect out across our brands. That’s why our culture of inclusion at work, Belonging at Bauer, is at the heart of everything we do. Belonging at Bauer is about our dual goals of being as representative as we can of the audiences we serve, and about creating a working environment where all our people feel able to bring their whole selves to work every day. It’s part of everything we do, and everyone who works here is responsible. If you join us, you’ll be an important part of this as well.
Our mental health at work
We’re proud to be the driving force behind the “Where’s your head at?” campaign, which is working to put Mental Health First Aiders on an equal footing with traditional workplace First Aiders. This is a priority for all of us that work at Bauer and we now have fully trained Mental Health First Aiders supporting and working across all of our UK locations.
As the only Media company to be in the top 100 apprenticeship employers, we are striving to always be a great place to do great work for all, Bauer is committed to offering learning and development initiatives through its Bauer Academy tailored to its people, empowering teams and individuals to grow and progress in their careers.
Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.
We LOVE what we do – it inspires, unifies and challenges us. Our passion is contagious – both loud and quiet, making the impossible possible.
Our desire for excellence fuels our ambition for personal and business growth.
We value honesty and integrity. Trust is our foundation, empowering our people to live up to their full potential.
Entrepreneurship is our pursuit of opportunity – we are agile, focused and resourceful
If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.