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Brompton seeks to recruit the most talented individuals to contribute to our continued growth. We offer a rewarding working environment at the cutting edge of video technology. Our current vacancies are listed below. Also shown below are vacancies at our sister company Carallon - a product development company that provides R&D services to Brompton.
Brompton Vacancies
Carallon Vacancies
Salary: Dependent on experience
Working hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week at our Carallon Offices, 272 Gunnersbury Avenue, Chiswick, London
Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. You must have the right to live and work in the UK in order to apply for this role.
About Us
Carallon is a product research and development company creating industry-leading award-winning products. Based in London, we specialise in industrial hardware and software design for the entertainment industry, encompassing lighting control, LED video processing and motion control. Many of our hardware products have their own integrated user interfaces, while others have accompanying configuration software that runs on desktop or mobile, and we also develop standalone software products.
Projects our team designs and manufactures for include:
- The Pharos Architectural Control range of lighting control products used in theme parks and architectural installations worldwide
- The Martin Professional P3 LED Video Wall processors
- The industry-leading Brompton Technology control and processing solution for video walls used in concerts, award shows and television.
As of 2020, Carallon is now owned by an Employee Ownership Trust. As a result, staff can enjoy additional rights and benefits, including an employee council, an annual tax-free profit-share scheme (dependent on company performance) and private healthcare.
Job Summary
The Senior DevOps Engineer position is within our development team, working closely with our project software teams and co-located client teams to support their build and testing infrastructure. Most of our projects use C++, cmake/qmake and the Qt framework libraries running on a variety of platforms. They also support mobile deployment on Android and iOS. A successful candidate would typically be involved with:
- Maintaining, upgrading and troubleshooting build system infrastructure, encompassing Git/Gerrit repositories, Jenkins pipelines and distributed builds using Incredibuild
- Assist with setting up and maintaining new build and testing servers using Ansible and Docker and look to improve the automation, resilience and scalability of these systems
- Develop monitoring and reporting systems for build performance and quality metrics.
- Maintaining code signing tools and developer accounts supporting deployment
- Help with Gitlab integration and issue tracker syncing tasks for our largest client
The engineer would also be tasked with working on automation efforts and internal tooling systems to streamline processes and reduce administrative friction, for example:
- a company web-based dashboard linking to various data APIs tracking code metrics, attendance, time allocations and the like
- support tools to pull timesheet and progress calculations from various sources and provide project managers and executives with useful reports
- web and database automation tools to store and track software/hardware license management and related company data when onboard/offboarding engineers
Further, the candidate would be encouraged to help Carallon develop a future DevOps strategy suitable for a growing software development house, making use of new technologies as appropriate. The role would suit an engineer well-grounded in DevOps best practice who is keen to develop their skillset and responsibilities further.
We offer a very friendly, flexible and supportive working environment, with an internal professional development programme and regular training. Our development team is close-knit and highly motivated with a keen interest in the products it creates. A successful candidate should be similarly minded working in the driven, focused environment required to bring original and ground-breaking products to market.
The role is a unique opportunity to contribute to engineering systems that will be used to create spectacular events ranging from televised award-shows such as the Oscars, to corporate events for the world's leading brands, to the biggest rock-and-roll tours.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with developers and QA engineers to address build system issues and improve system infrastructure to reduce application build times and bottlenecks
- Improve DevOps system resilience and automation through use of scripting and infrastructure-as-code
- Assist with Carallon build system integration with client systems as they arise (issue trackers, Gitlab, etc)
- Develop custom Java plugins for Jenkins and Gerrit to improve workflow automation
- Work on internal tool development to streamline department administration and efficiency (typically Python-based)
Essential Qualifications
- Genuine interest in DevOps/build systems, software tools and technical challenges
- 2:1 or higher degree in a related subject from a Russell Group university or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience as a DevOps or software engineer working with Python, Java and Ansible
- Familiarity with Windows-based build systems and development infrastructure support
- Knowledge/experience of Jenkins or similar CI/CD tool configuration
- Experience in one or more of the following: C++, Javascript and Incredibuild
- Ability to discuss prior DevOps work, explain the processes involved and justify decisions made
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively in spoken and written English within a technical environment
- Evidence of the ability to work as part of a team, sharing skills, experience and interests with colleagues
Desirable Extras
- Experience with Linux configuration and BSP tools (Buildroot/Yocto) or build optimisation (ccache)
- Experience with Mac build systems and xcode
- Knowledge of Git and Gerrit version control
- Familiarity with Incredibuild
- Demonstrable interest working with video or lighting for live entertainment
- Excellent time management, including the ability to prioritise conflicting tasks appropriately
Job Reference CAR/PCSA/APR26
Salary Competitive, depending on experience
Working Hours Part-time (25 – 30 hours per week worked over 5 equal days)
Contract Type Fixed-term (12 month maternity cover)
Location Carallon Offices, 272 Gunnersbury Avenue, Chiswick, London.
This is an office-based role, with the option to work remotely for a maximum of 1 day per week after the probationary period. We place a very high value on in-office presence, as we believe it is vital for making a positive contribution to the teams we serve.
About Us
Carallon is a product research and development company creating industry-leading award-winning products with a clear focus on quality and reliability. Based in London, we specialise in industrial hardware, software design, quality assurance and manufacturing for the entertainment industry, encompassing lighting control, LED video processing and motion control. We divide our time between contracting work and developing our own products in-house for distribution to a huge international client base.
We are wholly employee-owned, and a certified B Corp. Working with us means working within a culture that values innovation, quality, supportiveness and flexibility.
About our team
The People and Culture team is a small close-knit group, with expertise covering recruitment, employee support, coaching, legal and policy advice, data analytics, pay and benefits, training, and health and safety. Members of the team have specialist interests in neurodiversity, EDI, and maintaining the company’s B Corp status.
Job Summary
The People and Culture Senior Advisor is a key connection with individual departments, building long-term working relationships with employees and leaders. This role is an opportunity to contribute to a positive working culture, providing expert advice and participating in improvement projects. Your expertise will support line managers to maintain a positive and high-performing working environment. You will be calm, reflective and sensitive, and have a real commitment to supporting the people who work here.
Core elements of the role involve supporting line managers, through all stages of recruitment and employee management. You will oversee recruitment, and contribute to excellent employee retention. You will have a background in generalist HR experience, along with an interest in engaging with people to support their learning and development.
Key Responsibilities
The People and Culture Senior Advisor will provide a high quality and empathic service across all departments. They will build strong relationships at all levels, with the support of the Head of People & Culture. This will include the ability to:
- Develop high-trust working relationships with line managers, meeting regularly to advise on employee issues, and offer guidance and support
- Oversee recruitment, with a focus on providing a positive experience for candidates at every stage of their contact with us
- Support managers to define recruitment needs, and to identify talented candidates
- Resolve complex or sensitive employee issues, showing patience and perseverance, seeking input from other team members where appropriate
- Use standard and adapted templates, to provide regular data for people plans and manager dashboards.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy, when processing payroll and pensions
- Provide an objective and balanced approach to complex casework, including investigations and (under guidance) informal resolution of concerns
- Maintain excellent quality written records, including file notes, investigation reports and other documentation
- Contribute to the review and development of company policies and procedures, showing a proactive interest in keeping your own knowledge and understanding up to date
- Deliver and co-ordinate company onboarding or training to individuals or small groups, building connection through each interaction.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- The ability to build trusted working relationships at all levels, connecting positively with people
- Calm and considered approach to finding solutions, with a willingness to consider all views
- Good understanding of HR best practice and employment law
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adjust for your audience
- Able to resolve conflict or misunderstandings with sensitivity and care
- Analytical and reporting skills, ideally with experience providing information for data dashboards
- Possess the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion, handling sensitive information safely
- Act as a fair and neutral people professional, capable of co-ordinating investigations as part of casework
- Highly organised and accurate, maintaining excellent quality records and meeting notes
- Experience with payroll and pensions, including hands on use of payroll systems
- Experience conducting initial stage screening or interviews, and overseeing selection processes
- Comfortable using an HRIS for maintaining employee records, recruitment and performance tracking
- At least 1 year’s experience working at Senior Advisor level
- CIPD qualified, or working towards this with equivalent experience
Desirable Extras
- Experience of working in an engineering or technology environment
- Have worked with skills matrices or performance development programmes
- Familiarity with PeopleHR (HRIS), Quickbooks (Payroll) and NetSuite (HR ticket tracking)