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a.    Organizational Setting

The position is in the Brand and Design Database Section of the Global Databases Division, Infrastructure and Platforms Sector. This Section is responsible for the WIPO Global Brand Database and Global Design Database, which include millions of harmonized records from the collections of Madrid, Lisbon, The Hague and Paris 6ter emblems and from an expanding number of national collections contributed by IP Offices. These systems offer advanced Trademark and Industrial Designs search functions to the public. They are used by thousands of users daily and are essential components of WIPO Global IP Infrastructure on the internet.

b.    Purpose Statement

WIPO Global Brand Database and Global Design Database are built and deployed on a common cloud-based platform, which also ensures the operation of various APIs, as well as the daily ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) and indexing of trademark and industrial design data from multiple data sources. 

Currently 87 data sources are integrated into the Global Brand Database and 40 data sources are integrated into the Global Design Database. The goal of the position is to support the section activities related to the existing ETL processes and the integration of new data sources into these applications.

c.     Reporting Lines

The incumbent reports to the Head of the Brand and Design Database Section.

d.    Work Relations

The Data Engineer might interact with IP office technical teams on how to integrate their national trademark and design data collections into WIPO Global Databases.

Regular coordination with the internal Information and Communication Technology Department is required to align new developments with WIPO IT standards.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.   Provide technical support for all aspects related to ETL in the Global Brand Database and Global Design Database, in particular evolution of data source formats, evolution of data delivery methods, monitoring and correction of daily ingestion process and maintenance of the existing ETL system.

b.   Participate in the integration of new data sources into the Global Brand Database and the Global Design Database, by developing new data ingestion pipelines in the existing ETL system and improving existing features, while ensuring that control and security mechanisms are established and programming standards are met.

c.   Document system processes and user operating procedures related to ETL.

d.   Specify and implement additional processes for further normalizing, enriching and improving the data, possibly involving machine learning techniques.

e.   Coordinate with IP Office IT teams regarding data formats and evolution of data deliveries.

f.    Develop and improve monitoring and observability capacities for the current cloud platform to ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and rapid daily maintenance of the data systems managed by the Section.

g.   Provide advice and support to the Head of the Section on all ETL and data processing technical issues.

h.   Perform other duties as required.

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in computer science, software engineering, data science or other related fields.

Education (Desirable)

AWS certification.

Experience (Essential)

At least six years of professional experience in software engineering involving data processing.

Experience with using cloud-based tools, integration of standard cloud components. 

Experience with testing, integration, and maintenance of data transformation components.

Experience (Desirable)

Experience in implementing, monitoring and continuously improving ETL pipelines.

Language (Essential)

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Excellent software development skills in Python.  

Strong knowledge in data engineering, including data analysis and modelling, usage of large database systems (especially NoSQL databases), JSON/XML, data transformation (XSTL, Jinja), ETL dataflow and tools, such as Apache Airflow.

Knowledge in git, CI/CD, containerization, testing.

Knowledge of Amazon Web Services technologies, including experience in several of EC2, S3, Elastic Cloud Services, DynamoDB, Lambda, Fargate, CloudFormation and AWS SQS. 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Understanding of new capabilities brought by latest technologies, including Machine Learning.

Critical thinking and creativity skills.

1.     Communicating effectively.

2.     Showing team spirit.

3.     Demonstrating integrity.

4.     Valuing diversity.

5.     Producing results.

6.     Showing service orientation.

7.     Seeing the big picture.

8.     Seeking change and innovation.

9.     Developing yourself and others.

Annual salary:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the October 2025 rate of 88.7%

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here: http://www.whed.net/. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.