Job Description

is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.Why we're hiring:At WPP, technology is at the heart of everything we do, and it is WPP IT's mission to enable everyone to collaborate, create and thrive. WPP IT is undergoing a significant transformation to modernise ways of working, shift to cloud and micro-service-based architectures, drive automation, digitise colleague and client experiences and deliver insight from WPP's petabytes of data.GroupM is the world's leading media investment company responsible for more than $63B in annual media investment through a number of agencies, for example Mindshare, EssenceMediaCom, Wavemaker, as well as the outcomes-driven programmatic audience company, Xaxis and data and technology company Choreograph. GroupM's portfolio includes Data & Technology, Investment and Services, all united in a vision to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. By leveraging all the benefits of scale, the company innovates, differentiates and generates sustained value for our clients wherever they do business.The GroupM IT team in WPP IT are the technology solutions partner for all GroupM agencies and are accountable for co-ordinating and assuring end-to-end change delivery, managing the GroupM IT technology life-cycle and innovation pipeline.This role will work as part of the Local Systems Team, working as a software developer primarily for one of our key applications for our agencies. It will be responsible for developing enhancements to the current media system, providing support for improvements captured in the backlog and driven by the business. A part of the job consists of working with the business, supporting the gathering of requirements, and working with the wider team to translate complex technical requirements into effective and concise requirements. You will play a crucial role in the development support team, leading them through the bi-weekly planning. Divide tasks amongst other team members, and assisting them where needed.What you'll be doing:Analysis & Implementation

• Design, develop and maintain business solutions for the media applications using C# and Angular technologies.
• Work with the team throughout the implementation process of new requirements, through to delivery.
• Advise on best practices, create support guide documents.
• Help Project teams define, build/configure and enhance the platform to high standards.
• Develop a thorough understanding of user demands, usability, and functional issues
• Become an expert end user of the applications within the programme. Develop in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the functionality available, championing the platform.

Testing & Documentation

• Actively participate in the evaluation and testing of new releases.
• Provide support for new releases.

What you'll need:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in fullstack application development.
• Backend: Extensive experience with C# and .NET frameworks, specializing in developing microservices using message queues (such as RabbitMQ, Azure Message Bus, etc.).
• Frontend: Proficiency in Angular, NgRx, RxJs, and experience with microfrontend architecture.
• Containerization: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization.
• Cloud Services: Experience in working with Azure cloud technologies, including app services, functions, service bus, and application insights.
• Database: In-depth knowledge of MS SQL, including database design, optimization, and management.
• Unit Testing: Experience with unit testing frameworks and tools (e.g., xUnit, NUnit, Jasmine, Karma).
• DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and automated testing.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.

Who you are:You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.What we'll give you:Passionate, inspired people - We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.Scale and opportunity - We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.Challenging and stimulating work - Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?#LI-OnsiteWe 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 around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.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.Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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