Web Engineer

About the Role

The role sits within the Digital & Technology Transformation Team and supports the organisation's evolution into Social Wellness Clubs. Technology is central to this evolution, and the team is transforming digital platforms and building globally scalable solutions that connect mobile applications, internal platforms and third-party services across multiple countries. The role is suited to someone passionate about modern web technologies, engineering excellence, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain modern web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and related technologies.
• Develop reusable components and patterns that support a scalable design system.
• Contribute to the evolution of a multi-market web platform used across global territories.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to turn ideas into robust technical solutions.
• Support API integrations, orchestration layers, and shared platform services.
• Champion engineering best practices, automated testing, and code quality.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and release processes that enable safe, frequent deployments.
• Help shape engineering standards, patterns, and ways of working within a growing team.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience building modern web applications in production environments.
• Expertise in TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Storybook.
• Experience designing scalable, maintainable architectures and component-driven applications.
• Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and release management.
• Knowledge of web performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• A pragmatic approach to balancing quality, delivery speed, and long-term maintainability.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with headless CMS platforms.
• Exposure to design systems and multi-market digital platforms.
• Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Benefits & Perks

• The opportunity to be part of a brand redefining the future of wellness.
• A premium environment with industry-leading facilities.
• Development and progression opportunities aligned to your level.
• Access to a vibrant, engaged member community.
• The platform to build your career, reputation and impact.
• 25 days' annual leave excluding bank holidays, plus a Celebration Day.
• Access to The Peoples Pension with employer contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy, plus free membership for your children and access to Club V.
• Private dental and healthcare insurance.
• Life assurance at 4x salary.
• Discounts across Virgin Active, including guest passes and 50% off PT sessions.
• Access to Virgin Family, with colleague communication across Virgin Group and discounts including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2.