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# Senior Hardware Engineer - South East London

- **Company:** Spyrosoft Ltd
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac Systems, Graphics Software, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Scripting, Swift (Programming Language), Avid Media Composer, Information Technology, Data Management, Isilon
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5961625746

## About the Role

* Essential skills: Avid, Pro Tools, Swift CG+, DaVinci Resolve, and Python.
 * Desired experience with DaVinci Resolve collaborative colour-grading workflows; Telestream Vantage, workflow automation, scripting, and media processing; HP Anyware (PCoIP) and Leostream; Windows Server and macOS environments; PowerShell and Python scripting; and broadcast and post-production infrastructure.
 * Experience with Avid Media Composer, Windows and Mac operating systems, HP Anyware (PCoIP), Leostream, Dell EMC Isilon, BlackPearl, LucidLink, Signiant, and Telestream Vantage.
 * A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or similar work-based experience.
 * Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer, ideally focused on media-related projects.
 * Very good working knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques, and methodologies.
 * Experience providing coaching and mentoring.
 * Ability to work collaboratively in a team and contribute to the development of business scenarios.
 * Knowledge of software development tools and technologies.
 * A flexible and curious approach.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

## Description

* Provide specialist technical support and maintenance across our media clients creative media systems, maintaining the reliability, availability, and performance of post-production and broadcast infrastructure.
 * Provide hands-on support for Avid Nexis storage and infrastructure, Pro Tools audio suites, DaVinci Resolve project servers, Swift CG+ graphics systems, and associated hardware.
 * Work with production and creative teams to minimise downtime and maintain operational continuity.
 * Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, manage vendor escalations, support licensing and infrastructure requirements, and maintain secure, compliant, fit-for-purpose systems.
 * Own installation, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of hardware across the creative estate, including Windows workstations, Mac Studio hosts, CAR servers, storage infrastructure, mixing consoles, and networking equipment.
 * Procure and deploy hardware; install racks and CARs; configure operating systems; perform patching and upgrades; and manage connectivity and network segregation between production and corporate environments.
 * Support remote access technologies such as HP Anyware and Leostream, and enterprise storage and archive workflows; integrate systems and resolve infrastructure issues.
 * Contribute to technical projects, infrastructure upgrades, system migrations, and physical relocations of production equipment.
 * Share occasional out-of-hours support with the team.

Technologies:

 * Composer
 * Hardware
 * Support
 * macOS
 * Network
 * PowerShell
 * Python
 * Swift
 * Windows, This Senior Hardware Engineer position is part of our established technical support team, supporting a media clients creative, post-production, and broadcast environment. The role is hybrid in London, with at least two people required on site at any time. Our team operates Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 20:00, with engineers sharing shifts to provide coverage; the role does not require working the full 12-hour period. The contract is 6-12 months, and occasional out-of-hours support may be required. Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays and a paid birthday day each year, sick leave following probation, a 10% employer pension contribution from qualifying earnings after auto-enrolment at three months service, private medical insurance through AXA and life assurance after six months service, a free Specsavers eye voucher and Boots flu vaccination, access to the cycle-to-work scheme, and enhanced parental leave.