Junior Dev Ops Engineer

Nexus Studios; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Studios seeks a Junior DevOps Engineer to enhance live operations for an exciting immersive XR product. This role promises hands-on experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud infrastructure, all within a world-class engineering team. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation in the entertainment industry while shaping the future of immersive media.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in DevOps or QA Automation.
• Familiarity with Kotlin and cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong interest in XR technologies and live immersive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Kotlin-based XR applications.
• Implement and maintain unit tests and automated testing pipelines.
• Assist with cloud infrastructure management and performance monitoring.

Skills

DevOps

Cloud services

Automated testing

CI/CD

Kotlin

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Containerization (Docker)

Web technologies

Networking

Education

1–3 years of experience in DevOps, QA Automation, or Software Engineering

Tools

CI/CD tools (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, etc.)

Kotlin-based products

Job description

Junior DevOps Engineer

Nexus Studios is a global creative studio working with award-winning directors across animation, artful live-action and immersive to redefine the boundaries of entertainment. Our work has received accolades from BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy, Academy Awards to name a few. We work with the world’s leading cultural brands and have a deep rooted history in innovation, XR and crafted storytelling.

The Role:

We are looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer to support the development and live operations of an exciting new immersive XR product, built natively with Kotlin.

This is an opportunity to join a world-class engineering team and learn from industry-leading experts in XR and real-time systems. You’ll work closely under the guidance of our DevOps Lead, gaining hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, test automation, performance monitoring, and live operations for a fan-facing product.

This is a live product—not content delivery—so automated testing, performance, and reliability are key focuses of the role.

What You’ll Do:

• Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Kotlin-based XR applications and backend services supplying video and data streams.
  
  
• Implement and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing pipelines to ensure product stability
  
  
• Assist with cloud infrastructure management (AWS, GCP, or similar)
  
  
• Help optimize release processes and contribute to automated deployment workflows
  
  
• Support monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure live product performance
  
  
• Collaborate with QA and Engineering teams to maintain high-quality builds
  
  
• Participate in live operations support, including release readiness and incident response
  
  
• Continuously learn and apply best practices in DevOps, testing, and XR infrastructure
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with AR/VR/XR application development
  
• Experience supporting live consumer products
  
  
• Experience with gRPC services
  
  
• Experience with video streaming technologies
  
  
  

Why This Role:

You’ll have the chance to:

• Learn from experienced DevOps and Engineering leads
  
  
• Work on a high-profile immersive product with global visibility
  
  
• Gain practical experience in automated testing and CI/CD for cutting-edge XR platforms
  
  
• Support a product that delivers real-time fan experiences
  
  
• Grow your career in DevOps and XR technologies within a collaborative and supportive team
  
  

What You Will Bring:

• 1–3 years of experience (or equivalent training) in DevOps, QA Automation, or Software Engineering

• Experience working with Kotlin-based products or Android-based platforms
  
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI,, Jenkins, or similar)
  
  
• Exposure to automated unit testing and integration testing
  
  
• Understanding of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  
  
• Understanding of web technologies and networking
  
  
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker)
  
  
• Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)
  
  
• Strong interest in XR technologies and supporting live immersive experiences
  
  
• Eagerness to learn, a collaborative spirit, and attention to detail
  

This is a Nexus-led role, embedded in a highly collaborative, partner-facing development environment. If you are excited about shaping the future of immersive media and fan engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

Nexus Studios is proud to work with extraordinary talent as an equal opportunity employer. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, age, abilities or sexual preferences. Our recruitment process is merit-based, ensuring fair treatment to every applicant.