Python Backend Engineer
Design, build, and maintain scalable Python backend services and APIs (REST, gRPC) that power WPP's data products and the WPP Open AI marketing platform, handling large datasets on GCP with Docker, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL databases, and message queues. Hybrid role based in Warsaw, roughly four days a week in the office.
- Compensation
- PLN 6.3K–PLN 12.5K / mo
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Candidates must currently reside in Poland or be willing to relocate independently to Warsaw
- 3+ years of professional experience in backend software development
- Strong proficiency in Python
- Extensive experience designing and building RESTful APIs
- Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Neo4j, MongoDB)
- Experience with GCP and developing cloud-native applications
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed system design
- Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git
- Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to have
- Knowledge of message queues/event streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS/SNS)
Full description
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.
This is a full-time position offered exclusively on a Contract of Employment (Umowa o Pracę). Please note that this is a hybrid role, requiring employees to work from our Warsaw office (Centrum Koneser) at least 3 days per week. We are not considering fully remote or B2B arrangements 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 data-driven solutions and technology product 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.
Location Requirement
This is a hybrid role based in Warsaw, Poland. Candidates must currently reside in Poland or be willing to relocate independently to Warsaw, as relocation support is not provided for this position.
**Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Backend Engineer to join our Data & Technology Solutions 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.
What you'll be doing:
Design and Develop Robust Backend Systems
- Design, develop, and implement high-performance, scalable, and resilient backend services and APIs (REST, gRPC) that support our various data products and AI platforms.