Backend Engineer

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 - Back-end Engineer (Mid-Weight)

Role Summary and Impact

Data, Technology and Analytics is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation.

We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising.  

Back-end Engineer (Mid-weight)

As a Back-end Engineer, you’ll join a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, strategists, and product experts. You’ll play a key role in delivering accessible, secure, performant, and scalable applications that make a real impact — all while developing your skills and contributing to a supportive, learning-focused engineering community.

• Design, build, and evolve modern digital products using C#, TypeScript, and React (as applied to Next.js and Remix).
• Develop APIs and backend services using .NET Core and relational databases, supporting composable and data-driven architectures.
• Build and deploy in Azure, using App Services, Functions, and Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• Work closely with Product, UX, Strategy, and DevOps specialists to co-create high-quality, outcome-focused solutions.
• Integrate with headless SaaS tools like Contentful, DatoCMS, Prismic, Algolia, and others in the composable ecosystem.
• Apply DevOps and performance engineering practices — including caching, observability, and scalability — to deliver resilient products.
• Contribute to our Software Engineering discipline, sharing knowledge and helping shape how we build and deliver technology at Code.

Skills and Experience

• Experience with C# / .NET Core, TypeScript, and React (Next.js / Remix).
• A good grasp of relational database design and API development.
• Practical experience deploying to Azure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Familiarity with headless CMS and composable architectures.
• A passion for building products that are accessible, performant, secure, and user-centred.
• A collaborative mindset — you value working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and learning from others

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

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