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# Rapid Prototyping & Automation Developer at WPP Media

- **Company:** WPP Media
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-07-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia/jobs/5372402008

## Job description

## About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

3081 - Rapid Prototyping & Automation Developer - UK

## Role Summary and Imapct

We are looking for a highly autonomous and innovative Rapid Prototyping & Automation Developer to join the Global Automation Squad Team within the MFG Core Solution (Data and Tech). In this role, you will act as a bridge between operational challenges and technical solutions. Your primary mission is to identify bottlenecks across all disciplines within the MFG team, rethink existing processes to be more performant, and rapidly engineer Proof of Concepts (POCs) to automate and streamline these workflows.

You will not just be writing code; you will be acting as an internal product engineer—owning the entire lifecycle from spotting an inefficiency to independently building, shipping, and tracking the utilization of robust technical solutions. If you thrive on complete autonomy, love building practical tools from scratch, and have a passion for transforming how teams work, this role is for you.

## Key Responsibilities

Process Re-engineering & Rapid Prototyping

- Identify Bottlenecks: Proactively partner with cross-functional MFG teams to discover repetitive tasks, operational inefficiencies, and workflow roadblocks.
- Rethink Processes: Challenge the status quo by designing more efficient, tech-enabled workflows rather than just automating bad processes.
- Build POCs: Rapidly code, build, and deploy Proof of Concepts and internal tools (e.g., campaign generators, forecasting tools, diagnostic trackers) to solve immediate business needs.

Technical Execution & Automation

- API Integrations: Engineer robust tools to seamlessly extract, schedule, and manipulate complex data directly via platform APIs (e.g., Google Ads, DV360, CM360, BigQuery, as well as internal APIs).
- Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and manage automated solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Diagnostic & Tracking Tools: Build systems to systematically evaluate tracking setups, flag errors, and monitor the internal utilization (and therefore values) of your toolset.

Product Ownership & Leadership

- End-to-End Autonomy: Operate as a self-directed problem solver, taking ideas from the whiteboard to fully functioning internal products.
- Cross-Functional Enablement: Act as a technical mentor and advocate for automation best practices across the broader organization.

## Skills and Experience

Technical Requirements:

- Programming Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL is mandatory. Familiarity with Javascript is a plus.
- Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is highly preferred, given our stack. However, strong previous experience architecting solutions on AWS or Azure is fully acceptable.
- Data & APIs: Proven track record of building complex data integrations, utilizing RESTful APIs, and working within data warehousing environments (like BigQuery).
- Prototyping Frameworks: Experience building quick UI/UX layers for internal tools (e.g., Streamlit, Google Sheets add-ons, Data Studio/Looker).

Professional Profile:

- Experience: Experience in product engineering, technical automation, or a media technology role.
- AdTech Familiarity (Bonus): Previous exposure to digital media platforms (Google Ads, DV360, Adverity, etc.) is highly advantageous but not strictly required if you are a fast learner.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. 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.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy for more information on how we process the information you provide.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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## About WPP Media

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WPP Media is WPP's global media collective that combines AI, data, and creative to deliver intelligent growth for the world's leading brands.
- **Entity Type**: Division of Public Company (WPP plc – LSE: WPP, NYSE: WPP)
- **Headquarters**: New York, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available (parent WPP plc founded 1971; WPP Media formed as a unified media collective in recent years)
- **CEO**: Brian Lesser (CEO, WPP Media)

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Advertising Services, Media Planning & Buying, Marketing Technology
- **Target Customers**: B2B and B2C enterprise brands across all sectors; global clients include major Fortune 500 companies
- **Mission or Purpose Statement**: "Intelligent growth for the AI era" – helping brands harness data, AI, and media to drive measurable outcomes.

## Products & Services
- **Open Media Studio (OMS)**: An end-to-end media delivery platform integrated with WPP Open, enabling scaled creative, production, data, commerce, and personalized media execution. (SaaS/Platform)
- **Open Intelligence**: An AI-enabled data solution that unifies fragmented data across ecosystems into predictive marketing intelligence, supporting privacy-first activation. (Data & Analytics Platform)
- **Data and Technology Consulting**: Consulting services for data strategy, technology architecture, advanced analytics, audience insight, cloud integration, and platform adoption. (Service)
- **Media Management & Delivery**: Expert activation, smart investment, strategic partnerships, and proprietary media solutions powered by AI and advanced analytics for personalized advertising at global scale. (Service)
- **Service and Strategy**: Dedicated teams offering deep sector expertise, creative strategy, and business outcomes aligned with client goals. (Service)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed separately (parent WPP plc market cap approx. £8 billion as of July 2025)
- **Key Metric**: $65 billion in managed media annually (from wppmedia.com)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: WPP is publicly traded; works with hundreds of global brands including many Fortune 500 companies. Key technology partners include major cloud and AI providers.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 40,000+ media experts worldwide
  - 160 offices across 80+ markets
  - 1,600+ active job postings (LinkedIn, July 2025) with +8.7% monthly job growth
  - Strong investment in AI-first capabilities and privacy-forward data unification

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale**: One of the largest media buying organizations globally, managing $65B in media.
- **AI Integration**: End-to-end platform (OMS + Open Intelligence) deeply embedded with AI for predictive analytics, automation, and personalization.
- **Integrated Ecosystem**: Unique ability to unify media, data, creative, production, and commerce under one roof.
- **Global Reach**: 40k+ experts in 80+ markets providing local insights with global execution.
- **WPP Network**: Access to 100,000+ experts across WPP's integrated agency network.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-Driven Growth**: Embedding AI across all capabilities to deliver smarter, faster, more measurable outcomes.
- **Privacy-First Data Unification**: Building Open Intelligence as a secure, cross-ecosystem data platform that respects consumer privacy.
- **Talent Development**: Investing in AI-enabled learning frameworks and internal mobility to future-proof skills.
- **Sustainability & Inclusion**: Part of WPP's broader commitment to building better futures for people, planet, clients, and communities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as open, optimistic, and extraordinary – with emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and challenging the status quo.
- **Growth**: AI-enabled learning framework, cross-team mobility across WPP’s global network of 100k+ experts.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based roles across 160 offices; global opportunities in 80+ markets.
- **Perks**: Competitive compensation, performance-based rewards, access to cutting-edge AI tools, and work with leading global brands.
- **Team**: Join a collective of 40k+ media experts, data scientists, technologists, and creatives.

## Sources
1. [wppmedia.com](https://www.wppmedia.com/)
2. [WPP Media Company Info](https://www.wppmedia.com/company-info)
3. [WPP Media Careers](https://www.wppmedia.com/careers)
4. [WPP Media – What We Do](https://www.wppmedia.com/what-we-do)
5. [WPP Media LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpp-media)
6. [WPP Media Greenhouse Careers](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia)

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