Senior Software Developer

framestore; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Framestore is seeking a Senior Software Developer to build cloud-based AI pipelines and prompt data workflows. You will extend existing pipelines and contribute to asset management and media generation tooling, primarily in Python on GCP, with a focus on observability and security.

You will collaborate across ML/AI, pipeline and production teams in a fast-paced environment, apply TDD, and mentor peers while delivering secure, scalable services in a hybrid London studio setting.

Qualifications

• Experience building data and workflow solutions, for example in a VFX pipeline or similar.
• Experience with web and service development, specifically Python backend systems.
• A strong grasp of modern agile software development practices, including continuous delivery, code review and TDD.
• The ability to problem-solve independently and write high-quality code without an over-reliance on AI tools.
• Strong communication skills, a mentorship mindset, and an eager, proactive approach to personal and team growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop modern pipelines and services for prompt and AI media workflows, extending Framestore's existing pipelines and workflows.
• Ship secure, scalable and maintainable Python services frequently using modern GCP cloud infrastructure.
• Design and plan robust data solutions to version, track and observe pipeline data.
• Collaborate closely with pipeline teams, artists and our ML/AI department.
• Ensure features have useful metrics and carefully considered security measures.
• Explore and harness AI techniques to assist in code and media generation where appropriate.
• Champion Agile methodologies, focusing heavily on code review, continuous delivery, test-driven development, and team mentorship.
• Mentor peers and teams in AI techniques and modern best practices.

Skills

Python backend

Agile practices

Code review

TDD

Mentorship

Problem solving

Communication

VFX pipeline experience

Tools

GCP

Observability stacks

Job description

Please note this is a permanent role and we prefer a hybrid working model; we are flexible with remote working as long as you can meet with the team in our London studio in-person now and then. Please note we cannot support VISA + relocation for this role.

At Framestore's Oscar-winning Technology team, innovation is at the heart of what we do, whether this be developing new techniques, new ideas or creative new ways to tell our clients' stories. Underpinning all of this is a long tradition of research, technology and development - from engineering our bespoke software solutions to gaining early access to bleeding-edge technology and forging vibrant partnerships with leading academic and scientific institutions.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

About the role

We are growing the team and looking for a Senior Software Developer to help us build modern cloud based next gen AI and prompt data pipelines and workflows.

You will help build solutions that interconnect with our existing pipeline, workflows and asset management systems. Help deliver some of our latest products used for modern advertising and brand management. You build services and tools for prompt tracking, AI observability, LLMOPS for running AI pipelines and model training.

In this role, you will enjoy a high degree of technical autonomy and work in close partnership with our ML/AI, pipeline and production teams across film and advertising.

With a strong focus on continuous delivery and TDD, you'll work with the team, iterate rapidly and deploy impactful features that elevate our technical stack while mentoring peers and fostering professional growth.

What you'll do

• Develop modern pipelines and services for prompt and AI media workflows, extending Framestore's existing pipelines and workflows.

• Ship secure, scalable and maintainable Python services frequently using modern GCP cloud infrastructure.

• Design and plan robust data solutions to version, track and observe pipeline data.

• Collaborate closely with pipeline teams, artists and our ML/AI department.

• Ensure features have useful metrics and carefully considered security measures.

• Explore and harness AI techniques to assist in code and media generation where appropriate.

• Champion Agile methodologies, focusing heavily on code review, continuous delivery, test-driven development, and team mentorship.

• Mentor peers and teams in AI techniques and modern best practices.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of building data and workflow solutions, for example in a VFX pipeline or similar.

• Experience with web and service development, specifically Python backend systems.

• A strong grasp of modern agile software development practices, including continuous delivery, code review and TDD.

• The ability to problem-solve independently and write high-quality code without an over-reliance on AI tools.

• Strong communication skills, a mentorship mindset, and an eager, proactive approach to personal and team growth.

You might also have:

• Previous experience building backend systems that integrate with AI agents and observability stacks.

• Experience with VFX/Animation Pipelines

• Experience with digital asset management.

• Experience deploying services to cloud platforms like GCP.

Accessibility Statement

Our London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.