VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML's specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world's largest and most awarded health agencies. VML's global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
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We are looking for a highly skilled MuleSoft Developer to join our collaborative team of consultants. In this role, you won't just be connecting systems; you will be architecting the future of digital commerce. We are looking for an integration expert who pairs deep MuleSoft and Anypoint Platform expertise with a strong foundation in modern Java development and event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka. If you are passionate about building complex, high-throughput systems, defining robust RESTful APIs, and working in a cutting-edge DevOps environment, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career and work alongside some of the best minds in the industry.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance integration solutions and APIs using the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
- Building, configuring, and managing event-driven architectures and data streams utilizing Apache Kafka.
- Leveraging strong core Java development skills to write custom components, scripts, and complex logic within integration workflows.
- Defining, implementing, and securing robust, scalable RESTful APIs and modern integration patterns.
- Deploying, monitoring, and managing APIs and integrations directly on the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
- Applying both traditional and modern software design patterns to architect the most efficient, scalable integration solutions for our clients.
- Collaborating within a CI/CD-driven environment, championing a DevOps approach to automated testing, deployment, and delivery.
- Ensuring system reliability and code quality by applying a "Quality First" mindset backed by rigorous unit testing and automated testing practices.
- Partnering with a highly collaborative team of engineering consultants to successfully deliver complex, world-class enterprise projects.
- Translating complex technical requirements into clear, elegant integration solutions while communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What We Want from You
- Good experience with API, Events, Streams, and Integration development using MuleSoft.
- Hands-on experience working with and deploying solutions on the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
- Proven experience working with event-driven architectures and integration tools, specifically Apache Kafka (and/or other cloud-based messaging/streaming solutions).
- Solid foundation in Java development with the ability to write clean, complex systems code.
- Proven track record of defining, designing, and implementing complex RESTful APIs.
- A strong understanding of both modern and traditional Design Patterns, with the ability to select the best architectural solutions for our customers.
- Experience working in a CI/CD-driven project environment with a strong understanding of DevOps culture and practices.
- A "Quality First" mindset, backed by strong unit testing skills to ensure robust code delivery.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with a highly collaborative approach to teamwork.
If you know some of this, even better:
- Have previously worked on or with eCommerce back-end systems and Point of Sale (PoS) systems.
- Have a good knowledge of the Spring Framework and Maven.
- Be familiar with deploying and working with software on at least one major public cloud (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Be a Test-Driven Development (TDD) practitioner with a strong focus on producing highly readable, well-architected, and thoroughly tested code.
- Have previous experience working within Agile software delivery teams (Scrum/Kanban).
Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.
Permanent only:
We offer a great benefits package including training opportunities, medical insurance, Dental insurance, Meal cards, social events, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.
Our culture thrives on our core values, designed for impact-driven individuals: Heart, Brains and Courage.
We lead with Heart, fostering empathy and trust where genuine connections and human-centric work flourish.
We empower your Brains for innovation, valuing relentless curiosity and collaborative intelligence to solve complex challenges.
And we champion Courage, inspiring you to speak up, embrace experimentation, and advocate for bold solutions that push our thinking to be better than yesterday.
How we use AI in the recruitment process:
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Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world's leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.
We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We've built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.
As our business grows internationally, we're looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client's successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.
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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 an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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.
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