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WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. 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. A Leading WPP Media Brand
Choreograph is WPPs global data products and technology company. Were on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.
We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising.
As our Director of Engineering, you will lead the development of state-of-the-art agency tools and systems and manage a team of highly talented software engineers. At Choreograph, you will collaborate with a group of quick-witted, humorous, and extremely dedicated coworkers and clients who are all passionate about digital media. You will work in an open, modern space where you will often find groups in casual brainstorming sessions sharing ideas and strategies for new initiatives. We believe in the power of digital media to transform the way businesses and consumers interact. Hire, train, manage, and mentor software engineers through continuous interaction and regular performance reviews. Identify appropriate goals and development opportunities for team members. Must also be able to attract and retain top-tier talent.
Sits in different meetings across different departments, like product, engineering, and business to provide technical clarities to Product/Business and business needs to Engineering.
Able to chime in for code reviews and design discussions on general coding practices and futureproofing.
Deliver sustainable, performing, and cost-efficient software components fulfilling product requirements in time, budget, and quality.
Be a champion of agile development, fostering the culture and pushing your people to rise to the occasion and deliver products on time
Provide estimates for planned tasks identify project dependencies/anticipate and resolve conflicts that may pose a risk to successful completion
Responsibility for full SDLC (Planning, Engineering design, Development, QA, CI/CD, and Production Support)
Collaborate with other engineering managers, architects, and operations to develop overall standards, process documentation, impact assessments, and operability.
At Least 3+ years experience in leading teams & 5+ years experience as a software developer
Strong knowledge of software architecture, API design, API Management, and scalable systems
Either Python or .net and at least passing familiarity with the other
Either Angular or React and at least passing familiarity with the other
SQL, GCP, Docker
Event driven and micro-frontend architecture styles and patterns
Experience with building LLM-based software solutions
Looking for novel and creative solutions to complex problems
Coding not only of a formal spec but also a problem statement
Effective delegation, recognizing gaps in knowledge or experience, and pursuing proper training
Agile, Continuous Integration, automation, and Delivery as well as Componentized design
Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and were 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 competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
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.
That's why weve 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.
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Market Research, Advertising Services, and Online Audio and Video Media
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- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime