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We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

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Why we're hiring:

WPP is at the forefront of the marketing and advertising industry's largest transformation. Our Global CIO is leading a significant evolution of our Enterprise Technology capabilities, bringing together over 2,500 technology professionals into an integrated global team. This Team will play a crucial role in enabling the ongoing transformation of our agencies and functions.

What you'll be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications, modules, and common functionality.
• Design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed software infrastructure and integration with applications and user interfaces
• Analyze and improve performance and efficiency characteristics of platform components used with the applications.
• Perform code review of team members to learn new techniques while providing code quality review.
• Assist in analysis of interacting systems to ensure changes made to one system will not impact other systems. Work closely with the Business Analyst to ensure proper documentation of requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications and other system and programming documentation in accordance with internal standards.
• Provide knowledge transfer to Support and Operations personnel related to changes to systems.
• Work with Quality Analysts to ensure changes are thoroughly tested before release. Write unit and integration tests for new code. Assist with the diagnosis of problematic applications and system testing.
• Stay informed of advances and pertinent changes in hardware and software technologies.
• Work with the system and application product engineering groups to define new common functionality and diagnose problems.
  
  

What you'll need:

• 5+ years of full stack development experience – .NET/C# preferred with features such as Web API, .NET Core, and Azure Web hosting solutions
• 2+ years of React/Angular development, web services and usage of frameworks
• Advanced knowledge of application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines
• Proficient with API/microservice architecture development
• Proficient with HTML5, Single Page Applications, CSS, Redux, Typescript, JavaScript, and JavaScript libraries such as React.
• An understanding of and ability to use Git
• Experience with Applications Performance Monitor (APM)
• Database experience (SQL Server) and good knowledge in query optimization.
• Experience with distributed architectures, REST and GraphQL APIs.
• Cloud technology experience – Azure and GCP
• Good knowledge in Cybersecurity best practices
• Understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Proficient with database technologies, relational or NoSQL
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working in an Agile scrum-based environment
• Experience working with Azure DevOps and Git
• Media / advertising industry experience is a plus
  
  

Education: completed university studies in Computer Science, Information Technology or comparable.

Personality and Working Practice: team player, good communication skills, analytical thinking and structured.

Qualifications: certifications or equivalent skills of 70-486, 70-480, 70-483, 98-364, AZ-900 (Engineer) and / or MCSA, MSCD (Architect) are beneficial.

Languages: very good English skills, any other language is a plus.

Who you are:

You're open:We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge

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 around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.

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