WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.
WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.
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.
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.
Be at the heart of WPP's transformation! We're building the future of AI-powered workflow, a groundbreaking platform that will supercharge the world's leading agencies. This greenfield project puts you on the front lines, developing a bespoke .Net microservice architecture in Azure and Kubernetes, and directly impacting how WPP delivers world-class work. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, you'll help shape the future of the industry.
What you'll be doing:
- Writing a clean well thought out design and code with an emphasis on quality, simplicity and maintainability
- Considering customer’s perspective and experiences when designing systems
- Contributing to design reviews, code reviews and test case reviews
- Understanding and adapting to new technologies, tools, methods, and processes from Microsoft and the industry
- Technology evaluation and recommendation for application architectural problems
- Influencing the team for right design and technology implementation & give future architectural direction
- Communicating effectively and partnering well with other disciplines of the project team to deliver high-quality solutions, documentation and support to customers
- Engaging in shift left and Agile practices
What you'll need:
- In depth knowledge of design patterns and pattern of enterprise application architecture
- In depth knowledge of SOLID principles
- Design/Development/Testing experience using large/complex application using various Microsoft technologies (C#, .NET, SQL Server)
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure platform and services
- Proven track record of software design from Test Driven Development
- Knowledge of at least one other OO language (e.g. C++, Java) and HTML5/CSS3
- Proven track record of Agile delivery
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Able to work well in a team setting
- Ability to evaluate architectural options (complexity, performance, high-availability, scalability, durability) and make right recommendation for implementation
- Passion to constantly explore the latest technology related to our products and platforms
- Ability to engage with potential leads and customers for demonstrations and troubleshooting any technical challenges in the product
- Good understanding of enterprise scale technologies and developing large scale services
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 accepting: of 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 promote a culture of people that 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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