GOC | Principal Engineer

About WPP Media

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At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:

• BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.
• Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.
• LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growthand DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

As part of theGlobal 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 an exceptional and visionaryPrincipal Engineerto join our Data & Technology Solutions leadership team. This is a critical role for an individual who embodies deep technical expertise strategic architectural thinking and impactful leadership. You will be responsible for defining the technical vision and direction for core components of our data products and AI platforms including WPP Open ensuring their scalability reliability and innovation within the demanding AdTech landscape. You will mentor senior engineers drive best practices and play a pivotal role in shaping our engineering culture and future.

You are:

• Adistinguished technical leaderwith a proven track record of architecting building and delivering large-scale complex distributed systems.
• A strategic thinkercapable of translating business goals into long-term technical roadmaps and influencing organizational strategy.
• An inspiring mentorwho elevates the technical capabilities and careers of those around them fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
• A master problem-solverwho thrives on tackling the most challenging technical hurdles and making high-impact decisions.
• An influential communicator adept at articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences from junior engineers to executive leadership.

What You will do:

Drive Technical Vision and Architectural Strategy

• Define and champion the technical vision and long-term architectural strategy for critical data products AI platforms and core services within WPP Open.
• Lead the design and implementation of highly scalable resilient and performant distributed systems ensuring they meet current and future business needs.
• Evaluate and select new technologies frameworks and tools establishing best practices and engineering standards across multiple teams.
• Anticipate technical challenges and opportunities proactively proposing innovative solutions that align with WPPs strategic objectives.

Provide Technical Leadership and Mentorship

• Act as a technical leader and role model providing expert guidance mentorship and coaching to senior engineers and engineering managers across multiple teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices code quality testing methodologies and operational excellence.
• Lead complex technical discussions design reviews and architectural decision-making processes ensuring robust and well-reasoned outcomes.
• Foster a culture of technical innovation continuous learning and accountability within the engineering organization.

Solve Complex Problems and Deliver Impact

• Take ownership of the most challenging technical problems providing hands-on expertise and leading cross-functional efforts to find elegant and efficient solutions.
• Ensure that technical solutions align with product requirements and deliver maximum business value balancing short-term delivery with long-term architectural health.
• Drive the resolution of critical production issues contributing to incident response and post-mortem analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Influence the overall product roadmap and engineering strategy through deep technical insight and understanding of market dynamics in AdTech.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence

• Collaborate closely with Product Leadership Data Science and other Engineering teams to align technical strategy with product vision and business goals.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and architectural decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders including executive leadership.
• Represent WPPs technical capabilities internally and externally contributing to our reputation as a leader in marketing technology.

Skills and Experience

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

• 10 years of progressive experiencein software engineering with at least 3 years in a Principal Engineer Staff Engineer or equivalent senior technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting developing and operating large-scale distributed systemsin a cloud-native environment (AWS and/or GCP preferred).
• Deep proficiency in multiple programming languages(e.g. Python Java Scala) and a strong understanding of their ecosystems performance characteristics and best practices.
• English fluency B2/C1
• Extensive experience with various database technologies(relational NoSQL graph data warehouses) and data processing frameworks (e.g. Spark Kafka).
• Expert-level understanding of cloud infrastructure components(e.g. Kubernetes serverless networking security observability).
• Proven track record of defining and implementing technical strategiesthat resulted in significant business impact and improved engineering velocity.
• Exceptional leadership mentoring and coaching skills with a passion for developing engineering talent.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilitiesand the capacity to make critical technical decisions under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Bachelors or Masters degreein Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent extensive 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 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 access tointernal learning platforms certifications and training sessionslife 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 onemployment contracts.

We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach with teamsin the office two days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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