GOC | Python Backend Engineer

About WPP Media 

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

Role Summary and Impact 

As part of the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will work closely with teams across the United States, Europe, and Asia to deliver high-impact solutions in a collaborative, multicultural environment. We are seeking a talented and experienced Backend Engineer to join our Data & Technology Solutions team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the robust and scalable backend systems that power our cutting-edge marketing technologies, including the WPP Open AI platform. If you have a passion for building high-performance APIs, working with large datasets, and contributing to the future of AdTech, we want to hear from you. 

You are: 

• A proficient backend developer with a strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems. 
• Solution-oriented, capable of translating complex business requirements into technical designs and scalable implementations. 
• Passionate about code quality, testing, and maintaining secure, reliable, and performant applications. 
• A collaborative team player, eager to work alongside fellow engineers, data scientists, and product owners. 
• Continuously learning, staying current with the latest backend technologies and best practices to drive innovation. 

What you will do:

Design and Develop Robust Backend Systems 

• Design, develop, and implement high-performance, scalable, and resilient backend services and APIs (REST, gRPC) that support our various data products and AI platforms. 
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in [e.g., Python (mandatory), Node.js] using best practices and appropriate design patterns. 
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to define system architecture, data models, and integration strategies. 
• Integrate with internal and external data sources, AI/ML services, and third-party APIs relevant to the AdTech ecosystem. 

Ensure Scalability, Reliability, and Performance 

• Optimize existing backend services for maximum speed, scalability, and stability, handling large volumes of data and traffic inherent in the AdTech domain. 
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify and address system issues. 
• Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and debugging of complex backend systems. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our deployment processes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure interactions. 

Uphold Code Quality and Best Practices 

• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and architectural guidelines. 
• Develop comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to guarantee the quality and reliability of backend components. 
• Contribute to technical documentation, including API specifications, architectural diagrams, and system runbooks. 
• Actively participate in the agile development process, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. 

Skills and Experience 

If this opportunity looks right for you, we are looking for candidates who have:  

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend software development. 
• Strong proficiency in Python 
• Extensive experience designing and building RESTful APIs.  
• Solid understanding of database systems, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., Neo4j, MongoDB, DynamoDB). 
• Experience with cloud platforms GCP and developing cloud-native applications. 
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). 
• Knowledge of message queues/event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS) is highly desirable. 
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed system design. 
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams. 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include access to internal learning platforms, certifications, and training sessions, life insurance, medical care & sports card in Medicover, funding for English language learning, employee mental health awareness day, and more.  

WPP Media 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. We are committed to offering equal opportunities to all employees, which is why we only establish collaborations based on employment contracts. 

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

Following a detailed review of all applications, we will contact those candidates whose qualifications and stated terms of cooperation most closely align the objectives of our recruitment process.

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