Web Engineer

Virgin Active

Your Purpose...

Is to “ change people’s lives for the better through wellness”;
We deliver social wellness experiences that enable people to meet their personal wellness goals, through holistic physical, mental nutritional and social wellbeing.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in building and evolving our web platforms, integrations and shared engineering foundations. This is a senior individual contributor role for an engineer with strong front-end depth and full-stack capability, with particular strength in TypeScript, Next.js, React and Storybook.

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

Design, build and maintain modern web applications, services and shared platform foundations using TypeScript, Next.js, React and related technologies.
Deliver high-quality, scalable and maintainable code across core user journeys, content experiences, integrations and shared platform capabilities.
Contribute to the evolution of a multi-market web platform, with reusable engineering patterns that balance global consistency with local flexibility.
Build reusable components, patterns and standards that support a coherent and scalable design system.
Work across the stack where needed, with confidence contributing to APIs, integrations, orchestration layers and broader platform concerns.
Collaborate closely with Product and Design to translate requirements, prototypes and user needs into robust technical solutions.
Contribute to CI/CD, automated testing and release practices that enable frequent, safe and reliable delivery.

Our Minimum Requirements...

Solid experience building modern web applications in production environments.
Strong hands-on experience with TypeScript, Next.js, React and Storybook.
Demonstrable understanding of scalable, maintainable web architecture and component-driven development.
Confidence working across APIs, integrations and shared platform or middle-tier services where needed.
A strong commitment to automated testing, engineering quality and safe release practices.
Experience contributing to CI/CD and modern software delivery practices.
Good understanding of web performance, accessibility and SEO fundamentals.
Experience working closely with Product and Design in cross-functional teams.
Sound technical judgement and a pragmatic approach to balancing quality, pace and long-term maintainability.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience with headless CMS platforms, design systems, and multi-market digital platforms is desirable.
Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience in software engineering, computer science or a related field.
Able to work in line with Virgin Active’s agreed hybrid working patterns and ways of working (currently three days a week on-site).

Core Interpersonal Skills:

Emotional Intelligence- proven ability to anticipate the needs of others before they are voiced
Active Listening- Able to genuinely hear concerns with the ability to defuse tense situations and ensuring members and staff feel heard and valued
Cultural Awareness and Fluency- understand international norms, etiquette and diverse backgrounds to provide a welcoming environment for our international and VIP members
Empathy – be able to understand, or and be aware of, someone else’s feelings especially during stressful situations, such as travel delays or billing disputes

Operational & leadership Skills Required:

Attention to Detail, noticing the small things
Resilience and Composure, be able to remain calm and optimistic under extreme pressure, during peak or periods or system failures
Problem solving and conflict resolution – be able to turn challenges into opportunities by thinking and acting quickly to resolve issues before they impact a member’s experience
Adaptability: be flexible to handle unpredictable shifts in processers, resource changes, last minute VIP guest arrivals, or sudden changes in event plans.
Relatability – the capacity to connect with diverse stakeholders across all backgrounds
Situational Awareness – constantly monitoring the environment to identify members who need support or help
Curiosity- the ability to seek out and transform standard transactions into personalised stories and memorable experiences
Time Management – the ability to efficiently meet stringent deadlines while maintaining a relaxed and unhurried demeanor for guests.
Digital Fluency – must be proficient in new age technology and systems