AI Architect

WPP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative transformation company in the UK seeks a skilled individual to design and deliver scalable cloud solutions and lead engineering teams in implementing AI/ML platforms. The role demands excellence in Python and TypeScript, strong experience with cloud environments, and a passion for innovation and collaboration. Working remotely is encouraged, embracing flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on innovative projects

Collaborative team environment

Focus on continuous learning

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Python and/or TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Strong IaC experience with Terraform preferred.
• Solid understanding of architectural design patterns.
• Deep expertise in GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver enterprise-grade AI/ML and Data Science platforms.
• Build serverless and containerized environments for ML workloads.
• Develop secure, scalable Infrastructure-as-Code patterns.
• Establish and evolve CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Java

Terraform

GCP

AWS

Azure

Serverless deployment

Creativity

Job description

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

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.

Why we're hiring

We’re building the next generation of WPP Open, our AI-driven platform transforming marketing workflows across our global network.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you'll design secure, scalable cloud solutions that bring advanced ML and data science into production – partnering closely with technical and business stakeholders across the organisation. You’ll combine hands‑on technical leadership with architectural ownership to ensure our solutions are future‑proof, observable, cost‑efficient and delivering maximum value.

• Designing and delivering enterprise‑grade AI/ML and Data Science platforms within complex cloud ecosystems
• Building serverless and containerised execution environments for ML and data workloads
• Developing secure, scalable patterns for cloud Infrastructure‑as‑Code and deployments
• Defining API standards, observability strategies and architectural guardrails
• Establishing and evolving CI/CD pipelines with automation at the core
• Leading and mentoring cross‑functional engineering and data teams
• Translating business requirements into pragmatic architectural solutions
• Maintaining technical alignment with product, business and customer goals
• Selecting technology approaches that meet non‑functional requirements while optimising cost
• Continuously researching emerging technologies and best practices and applying them where beneficial

What you'll need

• Excellent knowledge of Python and/or TypeScript (Java a strong plus)
• Hands‑on experience delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions in enterprise environments
• Strong IaC experience (Terraform preferred, CloudFormation also valuable)
• Solid understanding of architectural design patterns and their application to AI systems
• Deep expertise in one or more of: GCP, AWS, Azure
• Advocacy for high‑quality engineering: automation, testing, IaC, pipeline maturity
• Excellent communication and documentation skills – written, verbal, diagrammatic
• Practical experience with serverless and containerised deployments
• Proven ability to design and operate robust CI/CD workflows

Nice to have

• Advanced Terraform skills
• Familiarity with data science tooling and lifecycle
• Working knowledge of Rust

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.