Azure Integration Platform Lead

WPP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

London office

Job summary

WPP is seeking an Engineering Lead to shape and deliver the future of Atlas, one of our core enterprise platforms. This hands-on leadership role combines deep technical expertise with people leadership, guiding a team of engineers to build scalable, secure and high-performing integration solutions across our technology ecosystem.

You’ll be the technical lead for the Azure based integration platform and services, driving engineering excellence, growing your team, and evolving how we build and

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering Azure-based solutions.
• Proficiency with API Management, Logic Apps, Function Apps and Event Grid.
• Experience with Python and/or Node.js, and containerisation.
• Frontend skills with Vue.js or React, and databases like MongoDB.
• Strong knowledge of microservices and Domain-Driven Design, CI/CD with GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Azure-based applications and integrations that are scalable, secure, and aligned with standards.
• Act as the technical lead for Azure API Management and integration services across the Atlas platform.
• Champion engineering best practices: SDLC, CI/CD, code quality, testing, automation, AI-assisted coding and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Partner with Product, Architecture and delivery teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Drive technical decision-making, manage risks and ensure successful delivery across multiple initiatives.
• Deliver multiple high-profile, concurrent integration projects serving large-scale internal and client initiatives.

Skills

Azure

API Management

Logic Apps

Function Apps

Event Grid

Python

Node.js

Containerisation

Vue.js

React

MongoDB

Microservices

Domain-Driven Design

Git

GitHub Actions

YAML

Job description

WPP is seeking an Engineering Lead to shape and deliver the future of Atlas, one of our core enterprise platforms. This hands-on leadership role combines deep technical expertise with people leadership, guiding a team of engineers to build scalable, secure and high-performing integration solutions across our technology ecosystem.

You’ll be the technical lead for the Azure based integration platform and services, driving engineering excellence, growing your team, and evolving how we build and