VML

Backend Engineer

VML
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5 months ago
Copenhagen, DenmarkMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable automated data ingestion services and pipelines using Python and web service integrations.
  • Develop and integrate external APIs to acquire and process diverse data sources reliably and efficiently.
  • Design, implement, and maintain Terraform-based cloud infrastructure.
  • Develop and evolve internal web services and APIs that expose data platform capabilities.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize data access, including potential work in compiled languages.
  • Implement automation, CI/CD, testing, and observability best practices.
  • Help build data governance and quality frameworks for accurate and consistent services.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product stakeholders, and data scientists to evolve the data platform.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of backend or software engineering experience focused on scalable, data-intensive systems or platforms.
  • Exceptional proficiency in Python for backend development, automation, and data processing.
  • Experience designing, developing, and consuming web services and APIs.
  • Hands-on expertise with Terraform for cloud infrastructure provisioning and management.
  • Experience with automation, CI/CD pipelines, testing, and Git version control.
  • Strong interest in high-performance compiled languages such as Scala, Rust, or Go.
  • Familiarity with adtech or martech data and terminology is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively and take a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

  • Supportive, inclusive culture focused on trust, ambition, collaboration, and wellbeing.
  • Learning and development opportunities across the WPP network.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with teams in the office an average of four days per week.
  • Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with no specific compensation figures stated.

Categories

BackendData EngineeringDevOps
VML

About VML

10,000+ employees

VML is a global marketing and advertising agency that designs brand experiences, customer journeys, and commerce programs for large consumer and enterprise brands. It operates in 55+ markets with principal offices including New York, London, and Singapore, and is part of WPP. Notable clients include Ford, Microsoft, Coca‑Cola, and Nestlé, spanning health, retail, and technology sectors.

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