Technical Lead, WPP Open

This program of work is central to WPP’s continued success, helping augment the world‑class AI with a back‑office workflow platform. The value add is to enable agencies to manage their work end to end within our innovative platform.

This is a greenfield program to replace the existing workflow system with bespoke .Net development using a microservice architecture in Azure and Kubernetes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Write a clean, well‑thought‑out design and code with an emphasis on quality, simplicity and maintainability.
• Consider customers’ perspective and experiences when designing systems.
• Contribute to design reviews, code reviews and test case reviews.
• Understand and adapt to new technologies, tools, methods, and processes from Microsoft and the industry.
• Technology evaluation and recommendation for application architectural problems.
• Influence the team for right design and technology implementation and give future architectural direction.
• Communicate effectively and partner well with other disciplines of the project team to deliver high‑quality solutions, documentation and support to customers.
• Engage in shift‑left and Agile practices.

What you’ll need:

• In‑depth knowledge of design patterns and 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.
• 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:

• Open‑minded, inclusive, collaborative, and open to new ideas, partnerships, and ways of working.
• Optimistic, believing in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for people, clients and communities.
• Extraordinary, creative leaders and pioneers who deliver amazing results together.

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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