Lead Software Engineer(Backend)

WHO WE ARE

Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re 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.

We’re endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

THE ROLE: 

We're a fun team that values teamwork over ego and cooperation over competition. We are open and honest; we have strong opinions, loosely held; we embrace kaizen: daily improvement; we support one another; we aim high; we have fun – these are some of the values that make us great.

You'd be joining a team of smart engineers and data scientists who knows how to get things done solving challenging and interesting problems in the ad tech space using cutting-edge AI/Machine Learning tools and techniques. This position offers you to deal with real-time data and see them being analyzed and visualized for curated client needs.

A FEW DESCRIPTORS THAT FIT YOU:

Tech Stack:

• Our back end is written in Python using Flask
• Our front end is written with modern UI patterns and libraries like, JavaScript, React, and Angular
• Our infrastructure is hosted with AWS
• We have a well-defined SDLC process driven by automation

What will you be doing:

• Lead/Manage team members and help engineers increase their technical capabilities.
• Writing production-ready code that is easily testable, easily understood by other engineers, and accounts for edge cases and errors.
• Provide honest, accurate feedback to others on the team to create growth opportunities.
• Ensure a high standard of reliability, performance, motivation, and alignment with objectives.
• Nurture an environment of continuous growth within your team by providing motivation, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
• Take ownership of the practices and processes within your team and constantly focus on their improvement.
• Foster a culture of goal setting within your team and ensure everyone is continuously working towards their goals.

Who you are:

• Exceptional communication skills and can communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with RESTful API design and documentation.
• Engineering management experience.
• Experience with GraphQL implementation.
• Experience with caching strategies using Redis or Memcached.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies (Python, Flask, MySQL, AWS, GCP).
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs, user-facing experiences, services, and systems.
• Proven track record of delivering well-designed, well-tested, and performant software solutions within an agile environment.
• Eager and interested in building AI-powered platforms.

ABOUT CHOREOGRAPH:

If you are ready to be at the forefront of the AdTech industry, shaping its future, and driving success for both Choreograph and our clients, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Choreograph is the beating heart of data inside WPP’s media investment group, GroupM, the world’s leading media investment company responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment.. Discover more about Choreograph at www.choreograph.com

GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more great work we can create together.

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