Lead Architect, Data & AI Platforms

This role owns the technical design of Azure-first data and AI platforms, defining reusable patterns, reference architectures, and end-to-end solution concepts. The architect will spend 70-80% of their time hands-on, building and packaging reusable patterns and prototyping new concepts in code, with the remaining 20-30% in client-facing advisory. Key responsibilities include designing AI solutions with Agentic AI workflows and RAG patterns, implementing security as code, and mentoring engineers on IaC and automation best practices.

This role owns the technical design of Azure-first data and AI platforms, defining reusable patterns, reference architectures, and end-to-end solution concepts. The Lead Architect will spend 70-80% of their time designing solutions, building and packaging reusable patterns, and prototyping new concepts in code, with the remaining 20-30% in client-facing advisory. Requires production fluency with Terraform, deep Azure data platform experience, and hands-on AI solution design including RAG and agentic workflows.

This engineering-first, developer-architect role owns the technical design of Azure-first data and AI platforms, defining reusable patterns and reference architectures. The Lead Architect will spend 70-80% of their time designing solutions, building and packaging reusable patterns, and prototyping new concepts in code, with the remaining time in client-facing advisory. This role requires production fluency with Terraform, deep Azure data platform experience, and hands-on AI solution design including RAG and agentic workflows.

This lead role drives AI capabilities across WPP's proprietary creator, influencer, and social commerce platforms. The engineer will design, develop, and deploy AI-powered features using LLMs, multimodal AI, embeddings, and vector search, while mentoring junior engineers. Requires strong Python proficiency and hands-on experience with modern AI ecosystems like OpenAI, Gemini, and Vertex AI.

Handles the operational aspects of programmatic campaigns, including campaign setup, delivery management, and troubleshooting. Requires strong attention to detail and technical aptitude.

Manages implementation planning for global client solutions, coordinating media buying and campaign execution. Requires strong project management and media planning skills.

This role leads the implementation planning team to execute media campaigns, overseeing planning processes and ensuring quality delivery. It requires extensive media planning experience and leadership skills, with a focus on mentoring junior staff.