Overview
At MediaKind, we're reshaping the future of streaming video—and we're moving at incredible speed. Our cloud-native, agile technology enables customers to rapidly build, deploy, and scale premium streaming experiences, removing traditional barriers to innovation and growth.
We’re on a mission to transform how the world watches video: making every moment extraordinary, personalized and valuable for content owners and their consumers. Here, you'll be part of a dynamic team that’s redefining how media experiences come to life. Our award winning products simplify complex operations, enabling customers—from iconic sports brands to innovative broadcasters and content owners—to focus purely on storytelling, and growth. By replacing legacy complexity with cloud-connected solutions, we ensure speed, simplicity, and commercial transparency. You’ll be joining a team that values practical thinking over buzzwords, and velocity over bureaucracy.
Beyond technology, our true strength lies in our people. We are committed to fostering a passionate community of creators, developers, and artists who love what they do. Together, we’ll redefine the art of streaming.
If you're ready to build what’s next in streaming—and do it with a team that moves fast, thinks boldly, and builds with intent—come make it happen with us.
What You’ll Work On
As an Apprentice Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of cutting‑edge streaming technologies, contributing to our flagship video processing and delivery solutions used by leading global customers like NBA, DAZN, Premier League and Comcast. You’ll learn much of what it takes to be a first-class software developer. You’ll be coached and guided by experts and have countless opportunities to broaden your knowledge and experience on challenging and exciting projects.
What You’ll Do
* Develop and maintain backend services, microservices, and video‑processing components.
* Contribute to cloud‑native architectures across AWS, Azure, and multi‑cloud environments.
* Work with senior engineers to build scalable, reliable services used by global customers.
* Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams across Southampton and Rennes.
* Learn how video encoding, packaging, CDN workflows, and control plane systems all fit together in real‑world streaming environments.
* As you grow in confidence and capability, you will also take part in an on‑call rota to help support our DevOps team.
* Starting September 2026 you will be enrolled on the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship at Solent University, which will allow you to follow a software engineer pathway.
Who You Are
* Working towards or have achieved A-Level or equivalent in STEM subjects, including Maths and Computer Science.
* Familiarity with any of the following programming languages: C++, JavaScript, Node.js, React.js, Python, Bash, and Golang for software development.
* Strong sense of curiosity, an interest in understanding complex systems and excited to learn how video and cloud technologies work.
* Eager to learn, experiment, iterate, and contribute to technical projects.
* Collaborative, positive, and comfortable working in dynamic, fast‑moving teams with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Someone who enjoys problem solving and is motivated by building real, impactful products.
* Prepared to meet the challenge of holding a full time role along side academic commitments
* Someone who has strong workplace etiquette by being present, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct.
Above all, we’re looking for potential. It’s not just about what you’ve done so far, but what you’re motivated and excited to learn next.
If you’re eager to grow, curious by nature, and passionate about technology, we’d love to hear from you!
Location
Southampton City Centre – office based (option to move to hybrid after 12 months). You will need to ensure you live within a commutable distance to the office.
Right to Work in the UK
To be considered for this role, you must have long‑term and unrestricted eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position, so we cannot accept applications from candidates requiring short‑term or temporary work visas.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus structure
* Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited time off, healthcare, income protection, life insurance and pension
* Full time role with time available to participate in your apprentice program (1 day per week)
* MediaKindness Wellbeing Program
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Flexible work arrangements
Here at MediaKind, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where we appreciate the unique skills, capabilities and perspectives that our people bring. We believe that diverse teams are better for our employees, customers and our business. Everyone’s identity, background and life experiences add to the MediaKind story and we welcome all.
Our goal is to help increase diversity across the Media Broadcast industry, so we aim to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you’re excited about this position and think you could add value to MediaKind, please apply even if you believe your skills are not a perfect fit for the role. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment process please reach out to the Recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
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