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.

The controller of your personal data is the WPP Media Poland sp. z o.o.The personal data you provide will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment process.  By providing us with personal data beyond the scope required by the Labour Code, you consent to the processing of such data for the purposes of the recruitment process.  Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to its withdrawal. For evidence purposes, please withdraw your consent in writing or by email to RODO@wppmedia.com. 

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 searching for a skilled and innovative Cypher/Graph Engineer to join our Data & Technology Solutions team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and optimizing graph database solutions that uncover complex relationships within our vast datasets, driving new insights for our clients and powering advanced features within WPP Open. If you have a deep understanding of graph theory, are proficient in Cypher, and are passionate about leveraging connected data to solve real-world problems in AdTech, we encourage you to apply. 

You are: 

• A specialist in graph databases, with hands-on experience in modelling, querying, and managing connected data. 
• A strong problem-solver, adept at translating complex business problems into graph-based solutions and efficient Cypher queries. 
• Collaborative and communicative, able to work effectively with data scientists, data engineers, and product teams to integrate graph insights. 
• Performance-minded, always seeking to optimize query performance and ensure the scalability of graph solutions. 
• Continuously curious, staying abreast of the latest developments in graph technologies and algorithms. 

What You will do:

Design and Implement Graph Database Solutions 

• Design and develop robust graph data models to represent complex relationships within various datasets, catering to specific business use cases in AdTech, marketing, and client intelligence. 
• Implement, configure, and maintain graph databases (e.g., Neo4j) in cloud environments (AWS, GCP). 
• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex Cypher queries to extract, transform, and analyze data efficiently, supporting analytical and operational requirements. 
• Work closely with data engineers to establish seamless data ingestion pipelines for populating and updating graph databases. 

Apply Graph Algorithms and Enable Analytics 

• Identify opportunities to apply graph algorithms (e.g., shortest path, community detection, centrality, PageRank) to uncover hidden patterns and insights within our interconnected data. 
• Collaborate with data scientists to develop and integrate graph-based features for machine learning models and AI applications on the WPP Open platform. 
• Develop APIs and services to expose graph database functionalities and insights to downstream applications and internal tools. 

Ensure Performance, Scalability, and Maintainability 

• Monitor and optimize the performance of graph databases and Cypher queries to ensure efficient data access and processing at scale. 
• Contribute to the architectural design and scaling strategies for our graph database infrastructure. 
• Implement best practices for graph database management, including backup, recovery, and security. 
• Ensure the reliability and maintainability of graph solutions through proper documentation, testing, and version control. 

Collaborate, Educate, and Innovate 

• Serve as a subject matter expert on graph databases and Cypher, providing guidance and training to other engineering and data science teams. 
• Actively participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making processes. 
• Research and evaluate new graph technologies, tools, and methodologies to continuously improve our capabilities and competitive edge. 

 Skills and Experience 

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

• 2-5 years of professional experience in a role focused on graph databases, data engineering, or software engineering with significant exposure to graph technologies. 
• Proven expertise and hands-on experience with Cypher query language is essential. 
• Demonstrated experience with at least one major graph database platform (e.g., Neo4j, Graph API). 
• English fluency B2/C1 
• Strong understanding of graph data modeling principles and best practices for representing complex relationships. 
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python) for data integration, API development, and scripting. 
• Familiarity with common graph algorithms and their practical applications. 
• Experience working in a cloud environment (GCP preferred), including deploying and managing database services. 
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and experience with data integration/ETL processes. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose performance issues and design efficient solutions. 
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative 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.

The controller of your personal data is the WPP Media Poland sp. z o.o.The personal data you provide will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment process.  By providing us with personal data beyond the scope required by the Labour Code, you consent to the processing of such data for the purposes of the recruitment process.  Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to its withdrawal. For evidence purposes, please withdraw your consent in writing or by email to RODO@wppmedia.com. 

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 looking for a Cloud Engineer with a passion for building robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure. You'll play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing the cloud environments that power our innovative data products and AI platforms, including WPP Open. If you thrive in a fast-paced AdTech environment, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and are eager to contribute to the future of marketing technology, we want to hear from you. 

You are: 

• A hands-on problem solver who enjoys architecting and implementing cloud solutions from concept to production. 
• Customer-focused and collaborative, keen to understand the needs of developers, data scientists, and product teams. 
• Committed to automation and operational excellence, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and reliability. 
• Curious and adaptable, eager to learn new technologies and best practices in the rapidly evolving cloud and AdTech landscapes. 
• Security-aware, with a strong understanding of best practices for securing cloud environments and data. 

What You will do:

Design and Implement Scalable Cloud Infrastructure 

• Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure on GCP platform to support our data products, AI platforms, and AdTech solutions. 
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage cloud resources consistently and efficiently. 
• Work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to understand requirements and translate them into robust cloud architectures. 

Drive Automation and Operational Excellence 

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment, testing, and release processes for cloud-native applications and infrastructure changes. 
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the health, performance, and security of our cloud environments. 
• Identify and implement optimizations for cloud resource utilization, cost management, and operational efficiency. 

Ensure Security and Compliance 

• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, data encryption, and compliance controls. 
• Participate in security audits and vulnerability assessments, ensuring our infrastructure adheres to internal policies and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). 
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical cloud services. 

Collaborate and Innovate 

• Act as a subject matter expert on cloud technologies, providing guidance and support to development teams. 
• Participate in architectural reviews and contribute to strategic planning for the evolution of our cloud ecosystem. 
• Research and evaluate new cloud services and technologies to recommend innovative solutions that enhance our capabilities and competitive edge. 

Skills and Experience 

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

• 3+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role focusing on cloud infrastructure.
• Strong expertise with at least one major cloud provider (GCP, or Azure). Experience with GCP is highly preferred given our existing ecosystem.
• English fluency B2/C1.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash.
• Familiarity with database technologies, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., Neo4j, DynamoDB, BigQuery), and experience managing them in cloud environments.
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts (VPC, VPN, DNS, Load Balancers) and security best practices.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog, CloudWatch, Stackdriver).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Cloud certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Architect) are a significant plus. 

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.

The controller of your personal data is the WPP Media Poland sp. z o.o.The personal data you provide will be processed for the purpose of the recruitment process.  By providing us with personal data beyond the scope required by the Labour Code, you consent to the processing of such data for the purposes of the recruitment process.  Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out prior to its withdrawal. For evidence purposes, please withdraw your consent in writing or by email to RODO@wppmedia.com.