Senior Application Developer

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Job Title: Sr. Application Developer I

Reports To: IT Development Supervisor

FLSA Status: Full Time - Salaried, Exempt

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Who is pep:

pep started with 7 employees, a borrowed conference room, and an idea to fill a void in the marketing services space.  Today, we’ve grown to over 200 people, and we are an industry leader in consumer activation, serving some of the top Fortune 500 companies.  We’ve managed over $5 billion in marketing spend for over 750 brands and pride ourselves on a client retention rate of 98%.

Our company has evolved since we started 22 years ago, but there is one thing that has remained a constant.  At pep, we put people first.  Our core values of accountability, excellence, ingenuity, people, and tenacity guide our interactions and decisions and drive our culture.  We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where every member of our team feels seen, cared for, and has the support they need to thrive.  And our tremendous growth provides our people with many new career and development opportunities along with the flexibility to pursue their professional goals. 

We’re looking for teammates who are driven, eager to learn, agile, positive, and client-focused to join and contribute to our team. We enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive salary based on experience. If this sounds like you and you want to be a part of something special, then click below to apply.

At pep we value our team and offer:

Summary of Position:  

The Application Developer is responsible for program enhancements and bug fixes for pepConnect, pep’s proprietary web application that acts as a “one stop shop” for successful promotion execution.  Will also provide support in pepConnect database management as necessary. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

Key Responsibilities and Attributes:

• Develop, implement, and maintain good coding practices


• Maintain documentation on all code changes


• Provide input on technology issues


• Design, build, test and implement the software code required by pep


• Design the logic that delivers the requested functionality


• Provide avenue for future enhancements


• Be able to work well in a fast-paced team environment


• Other duties assigned as needed

Knowledge/Skills Preferred:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Minimum 5+ years previous information technology and applications experience.


• Degree in information technology or equivalent education/experience.


• Experience with the following technologies:




• Microsoft Visual Studio


• ASP.NET/C#, MS LINQ to SQL


• Framework 4.8, .Net 8+


• Entity Framework/EF Core


• JavaScript/JQuery, CSS, HTML


• MS Transact-SQL & SQL Server


• GIT version control


• Azure DevOps


• Preferred: Telerik/Kendo UI Experience


• Preferred: Integrate AI into applications using Azure AI Document Intelligence or similar




• Ability to Unit Test and Document effectively


• Demonstrated communication and organization skills.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence


• Ability to mentor, grow and work harmoniously as part of a larger team


• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. 


• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

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 (pep) 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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