Job Description

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Traffic Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring a safe, equitable and trusted advertising marketplace. This role will focus on internet traffic deep investigations to detect issues with brand safety, viewability and non-human traffic. You will work with all internal clients including account management, engineering, media delivery and media development teams to resolve such issues. The Traffic Quality team requires someone who is highly motivated, passionate with strong analytical, data mining and organizational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform periodic tests and audits, create new and maintain existing targeting channels, assist cross-functional teams with targeting recommendations
• Use in-house tools and SQL queries to proactively identify and research non-human traffic patterns 
• Perform daily inventory audits. Maintain and update existing Global black lists
• Create, review site lists for Inventory, Account Management, Sales teams and new partners
• Respond to and investigate escalations from cross-functional teams on online advertising behaviors.  Assist TQ Specialist with escalated issues
• Work closely with the Engineering and Product teams to develop new and enhance existing products and tools

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university. Computer Science degree is preferable or have related experience in this area
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the Online Publishing or Advertising industry (Web Analytics, Ad Network, Web Publisher, Ad Agency)
• It’s a walk in the park when it comes to understanding HTTP protocol with the ability to debug web pages using tools such as Fiddler, WireShark, Chrome Developer tools or Firebug
• Strong ability to reverse engineer and/or develop solutions using JavaScript, PHP, CSS, HTML or other emerging technologies used to creatively generate fraud
• You process a functional understanding of different malware, adware, spam, phishing, online fraud, replication methods, indicators, safeguards and potential effects
• Microsoft Access or other database experience, Visual Basic, Adobe helpful
• Must have experience with SQL 
• Proven ability to learn and master new computer systems and applications with minimal instruction
• You are not frightened dealing with inappropriate website content

Additional Information

WHEN YOU’RE ONE OF US, YOU GET TO RUN WITH THE BEST. For decades, we’ve been helping marketers from the world’s top brands personalize experiences for millions of people with our cutting-edge technology, solutions and services. Epsilon’s best-in-class identity gives brands a clear, privacy-safe view of their customers, which they can use across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Positioned at the core of Publicis Groupe, Epsilon is a global company with more than 8,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit epsilon.com

GREAT PEOPLE DESERVE GREAT BENEFITS

We know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, expect competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and endless opportunities to advance your career.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 

Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.

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