Junior Dev Ops Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

Nexus Studios is a global creative studio specializing in animation, artful live-action, and immersive experiences. We redefine entertainment boundaries and have received numerous accolades, including BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Awards. Our work is recognized for innovation, XR, and crafted storytelling, collaborating with leading cultural brands worldwide.

We are seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to support the development and live operations of a new, exciting immersive XR product built natively with Kotlin. This role offers the opportunity to join a world-class engineering team, learn from industry experts in XR and real-time systems, and gain hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, test automation, performance monitoring, and live operations for a fan-facing product. The focus will be on automated testing, performance, and reliability for a live product.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience (or equivalent training) in DevOps, QA Automation, or Software Engineering.
• Technical Skills:
  • Experience working with Kotlin-based products or Android-based platforms.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
  • 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).
• Interests: Strong interest in XR technologies and supporting live immersive experiences.
• Soft Skills: Eagerness to learn, a collaborative spirit, and attention to detail.

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

• 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.

Company Information

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.

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Workplace: Remote
• Language: English
• Department: Experience Design
• Published: 2025-06-10