Director, Digital A/V Measurement – WPP Data & Technology Solutions

Toast

This hybrid role is based in Dublin, Ireland (Full relocation provided). Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. Your mission is to drive architecture, technical strategy, and implementation of AI agents for Toast's Team area which is part of the Fintech line of business. You will be one of the most senior technologists in line of business. The Team area is a mission-critical space on which our restaurants rely to manage their staff and optimize their labor. Beyond being on the forefront of agent development, your scope will also include enablement and leadership for how software is developed at Toast through adoption of bleeding edge spec driven development and other paradigms.  A day in the life (Responsibilities) * Develop and drive an architectural vision to support the ambitious goals for agents and agent development * Be an active participant and an authoritative technical voice in FinTech product strategy discussions * Partner with the Team Management Director of Engineering and Sr. Director of Product to successfully deliver Team agent products from design to production * Work closely with other Senior Principal Engineers to further the agent patterns and ecosystem across Toast as a whole * Evolve an ever more efficient way of working through agents and spread it across Toast * Work directly with the product manager for the Team Agent space, collaborating to drive vision * Be hands on and actively participate in development on the Team Agent * Mentor and develop technical leadership across Team, and Fintech What you'll need to thrive (Requirements) * 15+ years experience designing and building highly scalable, mission-critical distributed and fullstack software systems * 10+ years experience building and operating SaaS products, ideally AWS hosted * 1+ years experience using the latest in coding agents  * A strong desire to lean all in on agentic development practices * Passion for building autonomous agents * Demonstrated ability to drive technical architecture for a company or highly scalable line of products * A desire to work not only with technologists but also product owners and business leaders * Ability and desire to draw big lines and boxes on a whiteboard paired with the ability to dig in and understand the ebb and flow of what the code is doing under load * Ability and desire to communicate and influence at the executive level What will help you stand out (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves) * Experience designing agentic products * Experience building systems that leverage LLMs and other ML models * Experience with enterprise integration using Apache Camel * Experience architecting event-driven distributed systems using Apache Pulsar * Experience defining test, build and deploy strategies * Solid understanding of workforce management * Solid understanding of restaurant operations #LI-HYBRID #BI-Hybrid   AI at Toast At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture. Our Total Rewards Philosophy  We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits. How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring Our Approach to Hybrid Working We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences. We Thrive Together We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast. Apply today! Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com. ------ For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Valtech

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. The opportunity At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.  We are proud of:  * The work we do and the innovation we drive  * Our values of share, care and dare  * A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy  * Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration  The role   You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams of strategists, architects, engineers, analysts, designers and consultants, helping enterprise organisations unlock value through data, AI and modern digital platforms. Our capability is end-to-end; from strategy, discovery and advisory through to architecture, delivery and optimisation. We help clients balance business ambition with technical feasibility, ensuring transformation delivers measurable outcomes, not just great ideas. Working across sectors including financial services, retail, automotive, media, healthcare, public sector and consumer brands, you'll encounter a diverse range of challenges, levels of maturity and transformation priorities. Success in this role requires the ability to adapt your approach to different client environments while maintaining a relentless focus on value and impact. As a Data Director, you'll help organisations define future-state data ecosystems, modernise cloud and data platforms, unlock AI opportunities and build scalable capabilities that drive long-term growth. You're a consulting leader who thrives in complex enterprise environments, helping organisations turn data, AI and technology into measurable business outcomes. You're equally comfortable facilitating C-suite conversations, shaping transformation roadmaps and guiding clients through large-scale change. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on technical credibility. Whether defining a data strategy, designing an operating model, modernising a cloud platform or exploring GenAI opportunities, you stay close to delivery and work alongside architects, engineers and product teams to turn vision into reality. You excel in ambiguity, bringing structure to complex challenges and aligning stakeholders around a clear path forward. You connect business objectives, customer needs, operations, technology and data to design solutions that scale across organisations, not just individual systems. You'll build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, identify growth opportunities and contribute to new business development, while mentoring and developing consultants, architects and engineers across the wider practice. Most importantly, you're pragmatic. You focus on outcomes over theory, balancing strategic ambition with practical delivery to create lasting impact for clients. Must have qualifications * Proven experience leading enterprise-scale data transformation or AI programmes  * Strong consulting background with experience operating in complex client environments  * Experience shaping modern data strategies, architectures and operating models  * Deep understanding of cloud data ecosystems across GCP, AWS or Azure - GCP experience is essential. * Experience working with modern data platforms and technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric or equivalent ecosystems  * Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills, including experience engaging senior leadership audiences  * Hands-on technical credibility across data engineering, analytics, AI or architecture disciplines  * Experience balancing strategic advisory with practical delivery leadership  * Ability to operate in ambiguity and bring structure to evolving transformation programmes  * Strong systems thinking, connecting business goals, technology, operations and data  * Commercial awareness, including experience contributing to proposals, pre-sales or account growth  * Experience working within agile, cross-functional delivery environments  * Excellent communication and presentation skills  * A collaborative and pragmatic mindset focused on measurable outcomes  If you do not meet all the listed qualifications or have gaps in your experience, we still encourage you to apply. At Valtech, we recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. Commitment to reaching all kinds of people  We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. The benefits   This is a full time position based in the UK.  Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer:  * Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)  * Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs  * Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts  Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.  Your application process Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential. ⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud! We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know.  About Valtech Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.  At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more.  At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.  Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

Adaptive

WE ARE:  At Adaptive, we are a financial consulting firm that partners with capital, commodity, and digital market participants. We value differentiation through technology. Our experienced teams design and deliver complex front-office technology solutions using our proven accelerators to create long-term competitive advantage. Our clients include the world’s leading investment banks, investment managers, fintechs and capital market service providers. With a global reach with offices in London, New York, Barcelona and Montreal, we have a proven track record delivering powerful, elegant and intuitive trading technology solutions. We are expanding our product capability and looking for talented individuals to help build transformational capital markets products including:  * Aeron - our flagship high-performance messaging infrastructure. * Hydra - our developer framework for accelerating the development and delivery of trading systems. * Artio - our market-leading open-source FIX engine. YOU ARE:  * A great team player who loves sharing knowledge and learning from others * A problem solver with strong analytical skills * Excited about learning new things and keeping up to date * Happy to work in a test-driven and Agile development fashion YOU HAVE:  * Experience in Java server-side software development. * Expertise in Java technologies, including related Java and other technologies. * Solid experience programming using Core Java. Minimum Java 17 * General knowledge of data injection/inversion of control. * Experience using messaging technologies. * General familiarity with data structures such as sets, hashes, caches etc. * Knowledge of concurrency, resiliency, caching, HTTP and REST. * A good understanding of software development methodologies and best practices, including experience with Agile methodologies * Working with DevOps to deploy applications. * Experience with software maintenance, bug fixing, and enhancements. * Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Strong Exposure to standard financial interchange protocols i.e. FIX, ITCH YOU WILL:  * Design and develop Java applications and libraries * Write clean, efficient and well-documented code. * Troubleshoot and debug Java applications to ensure smooth performance. * Conduct unit testing to ensure code quality and application stability. * Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and reusability. * Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in Java development. * Participate in Agile development methodology and adhere to software development best practices. * Pair with other team members to ensure high-quality outcomes NICE TO HAVE: * Exposure to low latency/high performance systems * Exposure to additional languages (C, C++, Go, Rust, C#) * Experience developing Front Office financial systems * Experience in delivering OMS/EMS/Exchange systems * Exposure to equities trading and brokerages * Experience with build tools and automation Gradle, GitHub Actions etc * Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure, is a plus.   WHY US:  * To be immersed in high-standard engineering culture. Our fantastic team takes pride in crafting complex technical solutions but also loves sharing their knowledge and helping you grow professionally (we have extraordinary minds at Adaptive) You can learn from anyone here, which is  the beauty of it * To take part in the growth and development of a great company * Our teams feel free to speak up, make suggestions and raise concerns. * Collaborative team environment: we all work together, respect each other, and pitch in * Great consideration for work/life balance (highly-flexible, hybrid working model, well-being benefits…). Balance between professional and personal life is massively important to us. * We work hard to provide a positive, collaborative and inclusive culture and to positively impact our staff and local communities through different well-being, diversity and inclusion programmes.  WHAT PEOPLE THINK OF US 🗣️   YOU CAN CHECK OUR GLASSDOOR PAGE :)    BENEFITS   * 25 days holiday * Family medical and dental * Pension plan * Season ticket loan * Gym subsidy * Life insurance * Long-term disability insurance * Employee Assistance Plan   THE PROCESS Long interview processes are stressful and boring and that is not us  We want to make sure that everything runs smoothly. So here you will have three stage interviews: 1- A chat with one of our great recruiters.  2- A zoom chat with one of our Java colleagues where they will ask you detailed questions about Java  knowledge and your experience. 3- A Face to Face interview (either in our office or via Zoom). During this interview, we will dig even deeper, and you will have a technical task to do. You will also have a chat with our local director.  A little tip for you during those stages:  Collaboration is massively important to us, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts, ask questions, ask for help if needed, etc :)    DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:  Diversity and inclusion are key to a great workplace, and Adaptive is better when it’s more representative of the world around us. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work without any fear of judgment or negativity.  All we ask is that our colleagues are respectful, collaborative, passionate about what they do, and have the skills needed to be successful in their roles. Background check: the employment/engagement is subject to an acceptable background check that will be run by Adaptive