Senior Backend Developer

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

We are VML Enterprise Solutions - a group of talented engineers, tech experts, and creators who combine our passions and contribute to the IT world. You may know us better as Wunderman Thompson Technology – in 2024 we changed our name, but at the same time, we remained a great team of people who deliver our best. We design, build, manage and run complex technology platforms and help our clients to benefit from our work and creativity.   

The opportunity:

Are you passionate about building robust, scalable backend systems that power cutting-edge marketing automation applications? Join our team and help transform how global brands connect with their customers through innovative .Net solutions

What will your day look like?

As a Senior .Net Backend Developer, you'll design, implement, and maintain high-performance APIs and services that form the backbone of our marketing process applications. You'll collaborate closely with the Lead Software Application Architect and front-end teams to create seamless integrations between our CMS-based Activation Briefing application for CRM and paid media automation tools.

More specifically, you will:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using .Net 9 focusing on performance, security, and reliability
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices that support the content briefing workflows from clients through various automation and quality assurance tools
• Collaborate with the Lead Software Application Architect to implement the technical vision and architectural patterns across backend systems
• Integrate with various marketing activation platforms, Digital Asset Management systems, and third-party APIs
• Optimize database design and queries for SQL Server and Cosmos DB to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval
• Implement robust authentication, authorization, and data security measures to protect client information
• Create and maintain containerized applications running in Azure, utilizing Azure App Services, Functions, and other cloud-native services
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and quick issue resolution
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, QA engineers, and product managers

Who are you going to work with?

You'll join our Experience Studio team of talented individuals based in Copenhagen and Madrid. Working directly with the Software Application Architect and Front-end Developers, you'll be part of a dynamic group that creates innovative marketing technology solutions. Our diverse working environment fosters collaboration and growth, where each team member's contributions are valued.

What do you bring to the table?

You are a problem-solver with a passion for creating efficient, maintainable backend systems. You communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and thrive in collaborative environments.

More specifically, you have:

• Proven experience (7+ years) developing applications with .NET Core/Framework, with at least 3 years of experience with .NET 6 or newer
• Strong expertise in C#, REST API design, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud deployment in Azure and Google Cloud.
• Proficiency with SQL Server, Entity Framework, and document databases like Cosmos DB or similar
• Experience implementing authentication and authorization using OAuth/OpenID Connect
• Solid experience of working with software design patterns and SOLID principles
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Ideally you also have:

• Knowledge of messaging systems and background processing (Azure Service Bus, Pub/Sub, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with Python 3.X and or 2x is beneficial but not strictly required.
• Experience with automated testing (unit, integration, and performance)
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Experience integrating with CRM systems and marketing automation platforms.
• Knowledge of GraphQL - beneficial but not required

What we can offer you:

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day:

• Connect Meaningfully
• Inspire Creatively
• Include Purposefully
• Approach Positively

Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That's why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world's leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We've built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we're looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client's successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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