Middle Python Engineer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Backend Engineer to join our engineering 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.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend software development
• Good proficiency in Python
• Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of database systems
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP) and developing cloud-native applications
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker)
• Knowledge of message queues/event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS) is a plus
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and distributed system design concepts
• 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

Job responsibilities:

Develop and Maintain Robust Backend Systems

• Develop, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs (REST, gRPC) that support our various data products and AI platforms
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Python using team coding standards and appropriate design patterns
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to implement 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

Support Scalability, Reliability, and Performance

• Optimize existing backend services for better speed, scalability, and stability, helping handle large volumes of data and traffic inherent in the AdTech domain
• Help implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to identify and address system issues
• Participate in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and debugging of backend systems
• Contribute to the improvement of our deployment processes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure interactions

Uphold Code Quality and Best Practices

• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, security practices, and 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 and system runbooks
• Actively participate in the agile development process, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives