Software Engineer - Web Platform

WPP Media; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & dental insurance

Competitive retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

WPP is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer for the Web Platform to join a cross-disciplinary product team. You will focus on TypeScript and C#/.NET across services, APIs and frontend apps to deliver scalable web platforms.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, designers and client stakeholders, contributing to DevOps, CI/CD and cloud-native architectures in Azure. A hybrid office model is in place with UK-based teams in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience building modern web applications using TS and/or C#/.NET.
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript and C#/.NET, with depth in at least one.
• Experience developing APIs, backend services and integrations.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts and DevOps/ IaC.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve cloud-hosted web platforms using TS and C#/ .NET.
• Develop APIs and backend services and integrations with SaaS platforms.
• Contribute to TypeScript/React apps and the supporting services.
• Work across the web stack and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and stakeholders in a cross-disciplinary team.
• Support deployments, monitoring, security, performance and observability.

Skills

TypeScript

C#/.NET

APIs

Node.js

React

Tools

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

2190 - Software Engineer - Web Platform (Mid-level)

Role Summary and Impact

At Code, we create digital experiences with heart - blending creativity, technology and insight to build products people love and businesses rely on.

We’re not just building software; we’re helping our partners shape better digital futures through collaboration, experimentation and continuous improvement.

As a Professional / Mid-Level Software Engineer, you’ll join a cross-disciplinary product team responsible for building and evolving modern web platforms.

This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on TypeScript and C#/.NET, working across the services, APIs, integrations and application architecture that power modern websites and digital products.

You’ll contribute production code, collaborate closely with experienced engineers and help deliver accessible, secure, observable, performant and maintainable software.

You’ll work alongside other engineers, designers, delivery managers and client stakeholders, supported by experienced engineers while continuing to develop your technical skills, engineering judgement and understanding of modern software delivery practices.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and evolve modern, cloud-hosted web platforms using TypeScript and C#/.NET.
• Develop APIs, backend services, server-side applications and integrations with third-party and SaaS platforms.
• Work across the web stack, contributing where appropriate to TypeScript and React applications as well as the services behind them.
• Integrate technologies such as headless CMS, search, personalisation, analytics and other composable platform services.
• Help design and evolve distributed and composable web architectures.
• Understand and contribute to how applications are deployed, configured, monitored and operated in Azure.
• Work with cloud infrastructure and services such as application hosting, serverless functions, storage, networking, monitoring and secrets/configuration.
• Contribute to engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD, code quality, observability and documentation.
• Contribute to cloud-native applications using modern DevOps and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Help ensure platforms are accessible, performant, secure, resilient, observable and operationally supportable in production.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, delivery managers, strategists and client stakeholders as part of a cross-disciplinary product team.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to develop your technical capability and contribute to technical discussions, implementation decisions and architectural thinking.
• Contribute to the wider engineering discipline at Code by sharing knowledge, learning from others and helping improve how we build and deliver technology.

We’d Love to See Experience With:

• Commercial experience building modern web applications or web platforms using TypeScript and/or C#/.NET. - Essential
• Good working knowledge of both TypeScript and C#/.NET, with stronger experience in at least one. - Essential
• Experience developing APIs, backend services and integrations.- Essential
• Practical experience working with applications hosted in Microsoft Azure or a comparable cloud platform.- Knowledge Essential, Experience desired
• An understanding of cloud infrastructure concepts such as application hosting, serverless compute, networking, identity, configuration, secrets, logging and monitoring.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, modern DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code.-
• Experience with modern web technologies such as Node.js and React.- Desired, not essential
• An understanding of engineering fundamentals including testing, maintainability, performance, security, observability and scalability.
• Experience working with distributed or composable architectures.
• Familiarity with headless CMS, search, personalisation or similar web platform technologies is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working within collaborative cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn from and support others.
• A passion for building thoughtful, well-engineered digital products.

The Team and Culture:

You’ll join one of our cross-disciplinary product teams, working alongside Product Strategy, UX, Engineering and Delivery specialists to create meaningful digital experiences.

At Code, we value collaboration, curiosity and continuous improvement. We aim to create an environment where engineers can do their best work, grow their skills and contribute to shaping how we build technology together.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment toBe Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimistically,firmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenwe'retogether, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.That'swhywe’veadopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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