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

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated excellence in software architecture and technical leadership
• Broad experience across multiple domains (e.g., front-end, back-end, DevOps, SRE, QA)
• Experience with cloud platforms and microservice architectures
• Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases
• Experience in agile methodologies
• Proven ability to lead cross-team initiatives and drive collaborative outcomes
• Strong business acumen and ability to align technical strategy with organizational objectives
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging diverse audiences
• Experience in enterprise software development (nice to have)
• Experience with Python or other backend languages
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (nice to have)
• Experience with Kubernetes (nice to have)
• Experience with emerging AI technologies (nice to have)

• Ensure code quality and enforce adherence to established engineering standards across the team
• Oversee and participate in code reviews, delivering constructive feedback to support continuous improvement
• Delegate tasks, track progress, and provide mentorship to team members to facilitate professional growth
• Lead regular team meetings, cultivating open and effective communication
• Identify and implement process enhancements to drive efficiency and resolve operational challenges
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the team’s daily activities and facilitate collaboration with other functions
• Provide architectural leadership, designing and validating technical solutions that meet both current and future needs
• Lead the development and evolution of system architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices
• Collaborate extensively with other teams and stakeholders to coordinate dependencies, share knowledge, and drive integrated solutions
• Maintain comprehensive oversight of all technical aspects within their remit, serving as the primary source of information for both current state and future direction
• Engage with product management early in the development process to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with business value
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, confidently presenting plans and responding to roadmap inquiries
• Balance technical rigor with pragmatic decision-making, adapting solutions to meet business priorities when necessary
• Mentor engineers, fostering technical growth and promoting high standards across the team