Senior Software Developer

Framestore; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Framestore in London is seeking a Senior Software Developer to help build modern cloud-based AI and prompt data pipelines. You will create services that integrate with existing pipelines, asset management, and tools for prompt tracking, AI observability, and MLOps for training models.

The role offers technical autonomy, close collaboration with ML/AI, pipeline and production teams, with emphasis on continuous delivery, TDD, code reviews, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Experience building data/workflow solutions in a VFX pipeline or similar.
• Experience with Python backend systems and web-service development.
• Strong Agile practices, including CD, code reviews and TDD.

Responsibilities

• Develop modern pipelines and services for prompt and AI media workflows.
• Ship Python services on GCP with secure, scalable design.
• Version and observe pipeline data with robust data solutions.
• Collaborate with pipeline teams, artists and ML/AI department.
• Mentor peers and promote best practices in AI techniques.

Skills

Python backend

Data/workflow solutions

Agile / TDD

Code review

Mentorship

Communication

Tools

GCP

AI observability

Backend services

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.

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know - we are happy to accommodate your needs.