Lead Technologist

As a Lead Technologist at Untold Studios, you find new and better ways for Technology to enable our business.  You will develop the studio’s cloud-based infrastructure including workstations, render farm, network, and storage configuration whilst looking to improve efficiencies.  You will work with the Head of Technology to define our strategic direction and deliver innovative technology solutions to support this.  You will lead projects from conception to final delivery.

 You have in-depth technical knowledge and are driven to work in a forward-thinking and innovative Technology department.  You are a highly motivated problem-solving individual. You thrive when leading a close-knit team to find solutions to complex Technology challenges. You have great ideas and you have the skills to bring the best ideas from the wider team  Your experience ensures that these ideas are implemented in the most comprehensive, innovative way. 

We are committed to supporting you and your ongoing development. We will work closely with you to establish a personal progression plan. You are never on your own. 

Why you? 

• You have a passion for innovative technology and how it enables a business.
• You have significant experience working in a core technology team.
• You have in-depth knowledge of editorial, post-production & VFX-related workflows.
• You have knowledge of a range of industry standard software, including Houdini, Maya, Nuke, Flame, Premiere or Avid. 
• You have knowledge of Render Farms and Render Management Software, in particular Deadline. 
• You have worked with shared storage solutions and are confident working with critical and sensitive company data.
• You have knowledge of a range of Operating Systems, including Linux, OSX and Windows.
• Knowledge of Cloud technology and deployment/orchestration technologies would be advantageous.
• You are proficient in python and bash scripting.

Untold Studios is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment regardless of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief or disability (whether registered as disabled or not). If you would like to know more about how we approach equal opportunities, please let us know.