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Please note we cannot support VISA + relocation for this role.\nAt 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.\nFramestore 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.\nAbout the role\nWe 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.\nYou 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.\nIn 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.\nWith 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.\nWhat you’ll do\nDevelop modern pipelines and services for prompt and AI media workflows, extending Framestore’s existing pipelines and workflows.\n\nShip secure, scalable and maintainable Python services frequently using modern GCP cloud infrastructure.\n\nDesign and plan robust data solutions to version, track and observe pipeline data.\n\nCollaborate closely with pipeline teams, artists and our ML/AI department.\n\nEnsure features have useful metrics and carefully considered security measures.\n\nExplore and harness AI techniques to assist in code and media generation where appropriate.\n\nChampion Agile methodologies, focusing heavily on code review, continuous delivery, test-driven development, and team mentorship.\n\nMentor peers and teams in AI techniques and modern best practices.\n\nRequirements\nWhat we are looking for:\nExperience of building data and workflow solutions, for example in a VFX pipeline or similar.\n\nExperience with web and service development, specifically Python backend systems.\n\nA strong grasp of modern agile software development practices, including continuous delivery, code review and TDD.\n\nThe ability to problem-solve independently and write high-quality code without an over-reliance on AI tools.\n\nStrong communication skills, a mentorship mindset, and an eager, proactive approach to personal and team growth.\n\nYou might also have:\nPrevious experience building backend systems that integrate with AI agents and observability stacks.\n\nExperience with VFX/Animation Pipelines\n\nExperience with digital asset management.\n\nExperience deploying services to cloud platforms like GCP.\n\nAccessibility Statement\nOur 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.\nApplication Process & Deadline\nTo apply, please complete the linked application form by clicking the button above or email your resume and portfolio to  with the subject line: Senior Software Developer - London.\nWe review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. 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