Golang Software Engineer in Basingstoke

InfoSum is WPP’s privacy-first data collaboration technology, trusted by global businesses to unlock the full potential of their first-party data without risk. Its patented, cross-cloud, decentralized collaboration technology leverages advanced Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) to radically transform how companies generate audience intelligence and drive better customer experiences. As the foundational infrastructure underpinning WPP Open, InfoSum powers trusted data collaboration across every cloud, client, and capability.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that meet our clients’ needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative products that drive business success.

• Software Development: Design, develop, test and deploy software applications and features using industry best practices and coding standards. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets functional and performance requirements.
• Technical Design: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to translate business requirements into technical designs and architecture. Participate in architectural discussions, propose solutions, and make recommendations for system improvements.
• Problem Solving: Analyze complex technical problems and propose creative solutions. Troubleshoot issues, debug code, and implement fixes to ensure the stability and reliability of software applications.
• Quality Assurance: Write automated tests to validate software functionality, performance, and security. Conduct code reviews and participate in quality assurance activities to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and compliance with requirements.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, code comments, and system diagrams. Document software components, APIs, and integration points to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among team members.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and operations, to ensure the successful delivery of software projects. Communicate effectively and collaborate proactively to achieve project goals and timelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software engineering. Seek opportunities to learn new skills, improve existing processes, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the engineering team.

Understand and comply with InfoSum’s security and privacy policies, and be attentive to information security at all times in the performance of duties for InfoSum.

• 4+ years experience with Go; JavaScript experience would be nice to have.
• Familiarity with API design, JSON schemas and Docker.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and best practices.
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL) and data modeling concepts.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

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.

• 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.