{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wpp/jobs/8620464002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":6442649002,"location":{"name":"Tokyo, Japan"},"metadata":null,"id":8620464002,"updated_at":"2026-07-20T21:34:33-04:00","requisition_id":"10853","title":"WPP Production | Interactive Senior Front End Developer (Lead), Japan","company_name":"WPP","first_published":"2026-07-20T21:31:56-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We work with the world\u0026#39;s most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Our people are the key to our success. We\u0026#39;re committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;For more information, visit \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwpp.com%2F\u0026amp;amp;data=05%7C02%7CErica.Durr%40wpp.com%7C9bf4566a65bc46a48ac008de749116ea%7C150b5e663d884dee83f6ed149b727a00%7C0%7C0%7C639076363668176216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C\u0026amp;amp;sdata=Q9juosud56XGLThSFZ1NpPZd6FXpJPxV74OeRZWoh%2B4%3D\u0026amp;amp;reserved=0\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;WPP.com.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About WPP Production\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP\u0026#39;s content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today\u0026#39;s always on, AI driven marketing world.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;About WPP\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The Role:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;The Senior Front End Developer needs to build/modify responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. based on the visual briefs. \u0026lt;br\u0026gt;The Front-End Developer will work on localization of the page based on the assets provided which includes updating links, images, and text in accordance to\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;the client’s coding standards.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;As the senior, you will be responsible for the quality of code produced directly by yourself and your appointed team of developers.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;They will work closely with other discipline leads (QA/PM) to ensure scoping, estimates and requirements are estimated correctly and delivered with minimal errors.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;They must be enthusiastic about technology and constantly be looking at the next innovation.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;On top of possessing strong oral, interpersonal and organizational abilities, you must be able to work in a\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;fast paced environment. Flexibility and tolerance are a necessity.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Key Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;They will be required to support with the training and mentoring of the development team\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Liaise with QA and PM teams to update on progress and drive the development to deliver to\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;the highest standard\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Develop new digital assets as identified by supervisor and management\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Modify existing code to accommodate for a locale or create now assets based on existing\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;guidelines – including changing image paths, server-side includes (SSI), file names, directories,\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;other elements, and other development tasks\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Ensure all your work is performed according to the brief and minimum requirements for each\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;client\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Develop fast and efficiently to meet tight deadlines\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Produce digital assets in several languages\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Update and amend existing assets\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Maintain client digital assets to the best of your ability using clean, accessible mark-up\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;according to the latest web standards\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Help and advise project managers with client’s digital requests\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Keep an eye on the latest trends to help boost development efficiencies\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・Awareness of the client\u0026#39;s mobile platform with the ability to build solutions that take advantage\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;of the latest operating system features while remaining performant on the latest devices\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Project and resource planning\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Take technical briefs from the client and brief it on to the rest of the team\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Interview and train new hires\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Share best practices with the other Lead Developers across the other markets\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Requirements:\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;・ A minimum of 10 years commercial development experience within an agency\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Experience leading teams of developers and oversight/delivery of successful web projects\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・BA degree in computer science, MIS, or related experience with a grasp on data structures and\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;algorithms\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Fluent in English and Japanese, written and oral, due to the nature of the work\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Experience of creating technical and functional specifications\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organised\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・Strong Subversion skills (command-line)\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Strong understanding and experience of branch management, continuous integration and agile\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;approach\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Experience of working ticketing systems such as JIRA and how to break down tasks\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Experience of establishing code standards and best practice within development teams\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Expertise of FE pre-processing (Sass and Browserify)\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Expertise in web languages and standard technologies, including version control systems (SVN\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;and GIT), repositories, and build tools (Grunt, Gulp)\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Expertise in HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, and JavaScript/JQuery\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Good JS debugging skills\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Experience with localization processes\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Responsive development experience\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Experience working with Front-End Frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation)\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;・ Image manipulation software (Photoshop, 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style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 12pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe the best work happens when we\u0026#39;re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That\u0026#39;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.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Please read our Privacy Notice (\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment\u0026quot;\u0026gt;https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;) for more information on how we process the information you provide.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4071145002,"name":"Project/Program Management","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4016669002,"name":"Japan ","location":null,"child_ids":[4040347002],"parent_id":4040335002}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}