--- title: 'Software Engineer - Web Platform at WPP Media' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-web-platform-wpp-media-manchester-1yyec1hbb2va' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Software Engineer - Web Platform at WPP Media - **Company:** WPP Media - **Location:** Manchester, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-05-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wppmedia/jobs/5217011008 ## Job description ## About WPP Media 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 our pioneering agentic 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. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. 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. Our teams build distributed, composable web applications using technologies including: TypeScript, Node.js, C#/.NET, React and cloud services, predominantly within Microsoft Azure. You don’t need to be a specialist in every part of the stack, but you should be comfortable understanding how the pieces of a modern web platform fit together - from browser and application code through APIs, integrations and the cloud infrastructure they run on. 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 - A good understanding of how modern web applications work across the browser, application, API and infrastructure layers.- 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 to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We Create an Open environment built 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 events showcasing team 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 when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations 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 Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #LI-Promoted Please read our [Privacy Notice](https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide. ## About WPP Media ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: WPP Media is WPP's global media collective that combines AI, data, and creative to deliver intelligent growth for the world's leading brands. - **Entity Type**: Division of Public Company (WPP plc – LSE: WPP, NYSE: WPP) - **Headquarters**: New York, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available (parent WPP plc founded 1971; WPP Media formed as a unified media collective in recent years) - **CEO**: Brian Lesser (CEO, WPP Media) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Advertising Services, Media Planning & Buying, Marketing Technology - **Target Customers**: B2B and B2C enterprise brands across all sectors; global clients include major Fortune 500 companies - **Mission or Purpose Statement**: "Intelligent growth for the AI era" – helping brands harness data, AI, and media to drive measurable outcomes. ## Products & Services - **Open Media Studio (OMS)**: An end-to-end media delivery platform integrated with WPP Open, enabling scaled creative, production, data, commerce, and personalized media execution. (SaaS/Platform) - **Open Intelligence**: An AI-enabled data solution that unifies fragmented data across ecosystems into predictive marketing intelligence, supporting privacy-first activation. (Data & Analytics Platform) - **Data and Technology Consulting**: Consulting services for data strategy, technology architecture, advanced analytics, audience insight, cloud integration, and platform adoption. (Service) - **Media Management & Delivery**: Expert activation, smart investment, strategic partnerships, and proprietary media solutions powered by AI and advanced analytics for personalized advertising at global scale. (Service) - **Service and Strategy**: Dedicated teams offering deep sector expertise, creative strategy, and business outcomes aligned with client goals. (Service) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed separately (parent WPP plc market cap approx. £8 billion as of July 2025) - **Key Metric**: $65 billion in managed media annually (from wppmedia.com) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: WPP is publicly traded; works with hundreds of global brands including many Fortune 500 companies. Key technology partners include major cloud and AI providers. - **Growth Signals**: - 40,000+ media experts worldwide - 160 offices across 80+ markets - 1,600+ active job postings (LinkedIn, July 2025) with +8.7% monthly job growth - Strong investment in AI-first capabilities and privacy-forward data unification ## Competitive Advantages - **Scale**: One of the largest media buying organizations globally, managing $65B in media. - **AI Integration**: End-to-end platform (OMS + Open Intelligence) deeply embedded with AI for predictive analytics, automation, and personalization. - **Integrated Ecosystem**: Unique ability to unify media, data, creative, production, and commerce under one roof. - **Global Reach**: 40k+ experts in 80+ markets providing local insights with global execution. - **WPP Network**: Access to 100,000+ experts across WPP's integrated agency network. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-Driven Growth**: Embedding AI across all capabilities to deliver smarter, faster, more measurable outcomes. - **Privacy-First Data Unification**: Building Open Intelligence as a secure, cross-ecosystem data platform that respects consumer privacy. - **Talent Development**: Investing in AI-enabled learning frameworks and internal mobility to future-proof skills. - **Sustainability & Inclusion**: Part of WPP's broader commitment to building better futures for people, planet, clients, and communities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as open, optimistic, and extraordinary – with emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and challenging the status quo. - **Growth**: AI-enabled learning framework, cross-team mobility across WPP’s global network of 100k+ experts. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based roles across 160 offices; global opportunities in 80+ markets. - **Perks**: Competitive compensation, performance-based rewards, access to cutting-edge AI tools, and work with leading global brands. - **Team**: Join a collective of 40k+ media experts, data scientists, technologists, and creatives. ## Sources 1. [wppmedia.com](https://www.wppmedia.com/) 2. [WPP Media Company Info](https://www.wppmedia.com/company-info) 3. [WPP Media Careers](https://www.wppmedia.com/careers) 4. [WPP Media – What We Do](https://www.wppmedia.com/what-we-do) 5. [WPP Media LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wpp-media) 6. 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