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 developmentExperience supporting live consumer productsExperience with gRPC servicesExperience with video streaming technologiesWhy This Role :
You’ll have the chance to :
Learn from experienced DevOps and Engineering leadsWork on a high-profile immersive product with global visibilityGain practical experience in automated testing and CI / CD for cutting-edge XR platformsSupport a product that delivers real-time fan experiencesGrow your career in DevOps and XR technologies within a collaborative and supportive teamWhat You Will Bring :
1–3 years of experience (or equivalent training) in DevOps, QA Automation, or Software EngineeringExperience working with Kotlin-based products or Android-based platformsFamiliarity with CI / CD tools (Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI,, Jenkins, or similar)Exposure to automated unit testing and integration testingUnderstanding of cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Understanding of web technologies and networkingFamiliarity with containerization (Docker)Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python, or similar)Strong interest in XR technologies and supporting live immersive experiencesEagerness to learn, a collaborative spirit, and attention to detailThis 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.
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