DevOps Engineer
Drive global film delivery. Elevate the cinema experience.
Join MPS as a DevOps Engineer where you will work closely with the IT team to ensure you are familiar with the wider infrastructure within the organisation, with your day-to-day work being focused on Newquay our 3rd generation key platform. You will ensure that both the on-premises and Cloud based environments are kept up to date and fit for purpose for running Newquay.
As part of the on-call rotation for out of hours support you will be responsible for both being on call, but also keeping the wider team appraised of any changes to the Newquay environment.
Working alongside the CTO and Software and Network Architects you will build, support, and maintain the AWS infrastructure.
What You’ll Do:
Systems Administration
Manage and monitor all Linux infrastructure associated with the Newquay platform.
Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, applications software and systems management tools. Ensure all devices are appropriately configured and patched. Ensure all devices utilise managed builds via Puppet or alternative tools.
Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes
Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
Provide 2nd and 3rd level support.
Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
Devops
Design, develop and maintain infrastructure in the cloud using infrastructure as code tools.
Monitor the cloud environment to ensure optimal cost and performance metrics.
Work with Software Development teams to build and maintain continuous integration and deployment processes.
Own and maintain the EKS infrastructure.
Operational Responsibilities
Ensure the Newquay infrastructure is working and efficient.
Ensure the on-call team are aware of how to support and troubleshoot Newquay.
Provide regular reports on programmes and projects within portfolio to the EMT and SMT
Ensuring the product owners are key in the decision-making process.
What You’ll Bring:
5 or more years of professional experience of installing, configuring and troubleshooting Linux based environments.
Solid experience in the administration and performance tuning of application stacks (e.g.,PHP 5 & 7, Apache, Python, NGINX)
Experience of working across the full SDLC/STLC
Automation software (e.g., Puppet, cfengine, Chef)
IaC (such as Terraform, CloudFormation).
Experience with Digital cinema or VOD technologies and environments.
Why MPS?
Be part of a global leader in theatrical content distribution. We’re innovative, collaborative, and passionate about delivering the best possible experience to cinemas and audiences worldwide
As a DevOps Engineer , you'll be a key representative of MPS, embodying our values and delivering excellence every step of the way. Here's what sets you apart:
Brand Ambassador : You represent MPS with professionalism, warmth, and purpose—bringing a human touch to everything you do.
Exceptional Communicator : Clear, confident, and articulate across written and verbal channels.
Customer-Centric : You go the extra mile to deliver outstanding service, with a meticulous eye for detail.
Organised Multitasker : You thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities with precision.
Time-Smart : You know how to prioritise and deliver on time—every time.
Adaptable & Calm Under Pressure : You stay cool, flexible, and focused when things shift or escalate.
Solution-Oriented : Quick to spot issues and quicker to resolve them with practical, thoughtful solutions.
Strong Interpersonal Skills : You build trust with clients, partners, and teams, and you’re a great listener.
Discreet & Reliable : Trusted with confidential information and always act with integrity.
Tech-Savvy : Proficient with modern office tools and systems, including Microsoft Office Suite—especially advanced Excel.
Industry Knowledge : Deep understanding of electronic content delivery and hard drive replication within the theatrical distribution space.
Detail-Driven : You care about accuracy—nothing slips through the cracks.
Culturally Aware : You bring inclusivity and empathy to your global interactions.
Positive & Proactive : A team player who’s motivated to make a meaningful impact.
Strong Communication Skills : Able to convey technical and operational information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications/Experience
Skills across multiple technologies but with particular emphasis on Linux
Solid scripting skills, including source control
Skilled in the implementation and management of virtualised environment with VMWare, Nutanix or AWS.
Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)
Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the teams (PHP, Python, C++, Node JS, Selenium, Spectron, Electron, SQL, API Integration)
Docker, EKS, and AWS
CI / CD Pipelines (preferably Gitlab).
Benefits
Access to EOT(Employee Ownership Trust) tax-free bonus
25 days' Annual Leave
Enhanced Parental Leave
Enhanced Sick Leave
Retention recognition - extra perks at key milestones: from increased employer pension to private medical care
Birthday or work anniversary day off on us
Cinema perks, including access to premieres and special screenings
Rental Housing Deposit Support
Access to hybrid and remote working arrangements
Volunteering Day off
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