Senior Full-Stack Developer

Warner Bros. Entertainment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in film distribution, Warner Bros. Entertainment is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer in London. You will develop and maintain a multi-language digital platform, working closely with a team of talented professionals. The role involves both front-end and back-end responsibilities, requiring proficiency in React, Node.js, and other technologies. This position offers a hybrid working model ensuring flexibility, while championing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in full-stack development required.
• Proficiency with front-end technologies such as React and TypeScript.
• Strong experience with back-end technologies like Node.js and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end components of the digital platform.
• Collaborate with the software architect to implement the architectural vision.
• Build and integrate APIs and third-party services.

Skills

React

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Node.js

Python

PHP

RESTful APIs

NoSQL

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Filmbankmedia is a leader in non-theatrical film distribution, representing many major Hollywood, Bollywood, and independent film studios (including Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures, Disney, 20th Century Studios, Universal, Paramount, Lionsgate and many more) in over 80 international territories.

Filmbankmedia provides licensing for film screenings that take place outside of the cinema and home in environments such as outdoor screenings, community cinemas, film clubs, hotels, hospitals, coaches, trains, schools, pubs, bars, care homes, and more.

Filmbankmedia operates in the UK and internationally. It is based in London but has new business representatives based in the LATAM and SEA regions

Your new role…

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Full-Stack Developer to help build and maintain our multi-language, multi-territory website and licensing system.

Working closely with the Principal Software Architect, you will contribute to the design and development of both front-end and back-end systems, integrations with third-party platforms (e.g. CRM, ERP, labs, payment gateways), and ensure high performance, scalability, and security across the platform.

Your role accountabilities…

• Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of our digital platform using modern frameworks and languages.

• Collaborate with the software architect to implement the architectural vision, translating high-level designs into practical code.

• Build and integrate APIs and third-party services (e.g., Finance and CRM system, Lab, online payment providers).

• Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.

• Work within Agile development cycles, participating in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance and reliability.

• Maintain and evolve database schemas and data access logic as required.

• Stay updated on modern technologies and frameworks and propose ways to improve our tech stack.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Professional experience in full-stack development.

• Proficiency with front-end technologies such as React, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

• Strong experience with back-end technologies such as Node.js, Python, PHP or similar.

• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and integration patterns.

• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong sense of ownership.

• Experience working on media, content licensing, or digital rights management platforms is preferred.

• Familiarity with internationalization (i18n) and localization best practices is desirable.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) and containerization would be beneficial.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.