Junior Technical Engineer
Warner Bros. Discovery
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Who we are…
A joint venture between WBD, Sony Pictures, and NT Digital, Filmbankmedia is one of the world’s leading non-theatrical distributors of feature films and other content produced by the majors and mini majors in the US and elsewhere. On behalf of studio partners, Filmbankmedia licences content for exhibition in non-theatrical markets such as hotels, hospitals, transport services, shipping operators, schools and universities, community cinemas and film societies. Filmbankmedia’s markets are global, served by branches in London, Germany, Latin America and Singapore.
Your new role…
As a Junior Technical Engineer, you will support Filmbankmedia’s technology team across software development, quality assurance and technical operations. Reporting directly to the Principal Software Architect, you will contribute to the evolution of our licensing platforms, develop applications and support the wider web ecosystem while helping to ensure a reliable experience for customers around the world.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive problem-solver who enjoys working across multiple technical disciplines and contributing to both product development and customer success.
Apply today to help shape the technology that supports film distribution on a global scale.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Software Development: Design and implement clean, maintainable code for standalone applications and to support the core functionality of the platform, primarily in React and Next.js
Quality Assurance: Execute manual and automation testing suites to confirm platform stability, with an emphasis on building end-to-end tests with Playwright
Technical Customer Support: Serve as a primary technical contact for external customers to resolve complex issues with our licensing and distribution systems
Maintenance & Documentation: Help the Principal Architect in maintaining legacy systems and documenting technical workflows and support procedures.
Continuous Learning: Keep up-to-date on modern web technologies and best practices in security to be able to contribute effectively in architectural discussions
Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience in a technical role with a strong emphasis on hands-on coding experience
Strong foundational knowledge of React and Next.js
Knowledge of other web-related technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript) and data storage technologies (ElasticSearch, MySQL) is beneficial
Attention to detail and a methodical approach to QA. Experience with Playwright or a similar automated testing tool is beneficial, but strong knowledge of QA fundamentals is essential
Familiarity with basic networking, infrastructure or DevOps concepts. Knowledge of AWS is beneficial
At Filmbankmedia, how you work is just as important as what you deliver, you’ll help bring our values to life by:
Demonstrating Trust by building credible relationships, following through on commitments and communicating openly and honestly.
Showing Respect by valuing diverse perspectives, listening actively and fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
Acting with Integrity by taking accountability, making ethical decisions and upholding company standards in all interactions
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Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at (url removed)/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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