Senior Software Engineer (Scala/Rust/Go/C# & IaC)

About the Position

Senior Software Engineer (Scala/Rust/Go/C# & IaC)

Copenhagen, Denmark

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. 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.

For more information, visit WPP.com.

Location Requirement

This is a hybrid role based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Candidates must currently reside in Denmark or be willing to relocate independently, as relocation support is not provided for this position.

Why We're Hiring

WPP’s Data & Technology Solutions is the WPP’s unified global data products and technology team. We work with our agencies and clients to build data-driven solutions and technology products to power marketing transformation.

WPP Open is our AI platform for marketing, it connects marketing professionals, data, tools and AI in a single place. WPP Open is the simplest, safest and fastest way to realize the benefits of scaled AI – delivering better-informed creative ideas faster, at scale and at lower cost.

We’re endlessly curious and our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 2,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Collaborate with product, design, and QA teams to deliver features
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues
• Contribute to system architecture and technical decisions
• Implement security and data protection best practices
• Continuously improve development processes and code quality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages - Scala preferred or Rust, C#, Go
• Expert knowledge of IaC (Infrastructure as Code) patterns and frameworks
• Experience building RESTful APIs and web applications
• Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and caching (Redis)
• Experience with cloud (GCP/Azure/AWS) technologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

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 open-minded: to 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 for 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 aim to create a culture in which people can 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?

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 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.

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