Talon Outdoor
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology led OOH solutions and a full service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. Ref 18805 Business Unit/Department Talon UK Product and Data Location London, UK (Hybrid) Employment type Full-time Closing date 30/06/2026 Description THE ROLE As a Platform Operations Manager at Talon Outdoor, you will be responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of our platform stack. This is a senior, hands on leadership role combining deep technical expertise with team management and operational ownership. You will lead a team of platform engineers, drive operational excellence, and act as the key interface between business stakeholders, engineering and external partners. Alongside overseeing day to day support, you will define strategy, improve processes, and ensure our platforms scale effectively to support global business operations. RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Ownership Own the end to end operation, availability, and performance of core business platforms Oversee 1st/2nd line support escalation, acting as the senior point of contact for critical issues Lead major incident management, root cause analysis, and post incident reviews Technical Leadership Provide hands on technical guidance across cloud infrastructure, application support, and DevOps practices Drive automation, monitoring, and observability improvements across the platform stack Participate in regular review meetings with engineering teams to assess performance, identify improvements, and drive continuous optimisation Ensure best practices in operations, scalability, and reliability are implemented Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Platform Operations Engineers, setting clear objectives and performance standards Manage team capacity, shift coverage (including North American EST support), and incident response models Foster a high performance, accountable, and collaborative team culture Drive hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members Stakeholder Management Act as the primary bridge between business teams, engineering, and third party integrations Translate business requirements into technical solutions and operational improvements Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders on platform health, risks, and roadmap Continuous Improvement Define and implement operational processes, runbooks, and standards Identify recurring issues and drive long term fixes through engineering collaboration Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance user experience Contribute to platform roadmap planning and prioritisation Global Collaboration Work across UK, US, and offshore teams to ensure seamless global support Align processes and standards across regions for consistency and scalability WORKING HABITS AND CORE SKILLS Demonstrate self motivation and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Bring innovative thinking and problem solving skills to the team. Proactively engage with customers, engineering teams to deliver high quality outcomes. Approach work with conscientiousness and a commitment to excellence. Share knowledge willingly and pursue personal development opportunities. YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Proven experience in an application support role or similar technical position. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Proficiency in using DevOps tools like AWS, Terraform, and Docker in production environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in at least one scripting or object oriented programming language. Experience with SQL scripting and database servers such as SQL Server and MongoDB. Proficiency in configuration management, automation, and orchestration tools. Experience in the media domain is advantageous. Knowledge of APIs and microservices is desirable. Experience working with Java and MongoDB technologies is a plus. OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER WE ARE BOLD We embrace change We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic We embrace individuality WE ARE SMART We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology led OOH solutions and a full service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. Ref 18805 Business Unit/Department Talon UK Product and Data Location London, UK (Hybrid) Employment type Full-time Closing date 30/06/2026 Description THE ROLE As a Platform Operations Manager at Talon Outdoor, you will be responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of our platform stack. This is a senior, hands on leadership role combining deep technical expertise with team management and operational ownership. You will lead a team of platform engineers, drive operational excellence, and act as the key interface between business stakeholders, engineering and external partners. Alongside overseeing day to day support, you will define strategy, improve processes, and ensure our platforms scale effectively to support global business operations. RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Ownership Own the end to end operation, availability, and performance of core business platforms Oversee 1st/2nd line support escalation, acting as the senior point of contact for critical issues Lead major incident management, root cause analysis, and post incident reviews Technical Leadership Provide hands on technical guidance across cloud infrastructure, application support, and DevOps practices Drive automation, monitoring, and observability improvements across the platform stack Participate in regular review meetings with engineering teams to assess performance, identify improvements, and drive continuous optimisation Ensure best practices in operations, scalability, and reliability are implemented Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Platform Operations Engineers, setting clear objectives and performance standards Manage team capacity, shift coverage (including North American EST support), and incident response models Foster a high performance, accountable, and collaborative team culture Drive hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members Stakeholder Management Act as the primary bridge between business teams, engineering, and third party integrations Translate business requirements into technical solutions and operational improvements Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders on platform health, risks, and roadmap Continuous Improvement Define and implement operational processes, runbooks, and standards Identify recurring issues and drive long term fixes through engineering collaboration Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance user experience Contribute to platform roadmap planning and prioritisation Global Collaboration Work across UK, US, and offshore teams to ensure seamless global support Align processes and standards across regions for consistency and scalability WORKING HABITS AND CORE SKILLS Demonstrate self motivation and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Bring innovative thinking and problem solving skills to the team. Proactively engage with customers, engineering teams to deliver high quality outcomes. Approach work with conscientiousness and a commitment to excellence. Share knowledge willingly and pursue personal development opportunities. YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Proven experience in an application support role or similar technical position. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Proficiency in using DevOps tools like AWS, Terraform, and Docker in production environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in at least one scripting or object oriented programming language. Experience with SQL scripting and database servers such as SQL Server and MongoDB. Proficiency in configuration management, automation, and orchestration tools. Experience in the media domain is advantageous. Knowledge of APIs and microservices is desirable. Experience working with Java and MongoDB technologies is a plus. OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER WE ARE BOLD We embrace change We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic We embrace individuality WE ARE SMART We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
Talon Outdoor
EVERGREEN- Freelance Senior Full Stack Developer At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE Funding: This advert is part of our evergreen freelance talent pool. We'll review applications on an ongoing basis and contact candidates when relevant work becomes available. The role sits outside IR35. Grand Visual is seeking a talented freelance Senior Full Stack Developer to join our London team on an ad-hoc project basis, to play a key role in the development, delivery, and ongoing evolution of Grand Visual's DCO (Dynamic Creative Optimisation) platform. This role is to support the building and maintaining the systems that enable real-time, data driven creative across digital out-of-home campaigns, while ensuring stability and reliability during live delivery. Focusing on operational delivery, the Senior Full Stack Developer owns significant technical responsibilities of the software stack, supports live dynamic campaigns, and works closely with leadership to ensure solutions are scalable, robust, and aligned with the wider creative and commercial goals of the business. RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS Join the team on a freelance basis to provide additional senior level development capacity when required Take on more complex or time sensitive development tasks within existing systems, working within established patterns and architectures Deliver well scoped features, integrations, and campaign builds without introducing unnecessary changes to core platform architecture Live support & problem solving Provide experienced development support during campaigns, helping diagnose and resolve issues quickly and pragmatically Assist with troubleshooting production issues, identifying root causes, and implementing safe fixes under the direction of the permanent team Support QA and testing of complex dynamic builds ahead of launch when additional senior oversight is required Collaboration & working relationships Work closely with Creative Technology Director to understand technical constraints, delivery expectations, and priorities Collaborate with permanent Senior and Junior developers, fitting into existing workflows and ways of working Liaise with Production and Creative teams as needed to ensure technical delivery aligns with campaign requirements WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR BOLD: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team HUMAN: Excellent communication and collaboration skills SMART: Detail-oriented and organised, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Strong experience with Laravel, Vue.js, MySQL, and GIT workflows Solid understanding of full stack development, including server side logic, frontend integration, and data flow Experience working with APIs and real-time data integrations Strong debugging, problem-solving, and production support skills Familiarity with cloud based environments (e.g. AWS) and deployment considerations Proven experience as a Senior Full Stack Developer or similar role in a production environment Experience delivering and supporting live systems where reliability and uptime are critical Demonstrable experience working with data driven or dynamic content systems Experience collaborating with creative, production, or multidisciplinary teams Exposure to DOOH, advertising technology, or creative technology environments is beneficial but not essential WHY US " The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER WE ARE BOLD As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.
EVERGREEN- Freelance Senior Full Stack Developer At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever. We're passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. THE ROLE Funding: This advert is part of our evergreen freelance talent pool. We'll review applications on an ongoing basis and contact candidates when relevant work becomes available. The role sits outside IR35. Grand Visual is seeking a talented freelance Senior Full Stack Developer to join our London team on an ad-hoc project basis, to play a key role in the development, delivery, and ongoing evolution of Grand Visual's DCO (Dynamic Creative Optimisation) platform. This role is to support the building and maintaining the systems that enable real-time, data driven creative across digital out-of-home campaigns, while ensuring stability and reliability during live delivery. Focusing on operational delivery, the Senior Full Stack Developer owns significant technical responsibilities of the software stack, supports live dynamic campaigns, and works closely with leadership to ensure solutions are scalable, robust, and aligned with the wider creative and commercial goals of the business. RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS Join the team on a freelance basis to provide additional senior level development capacity when required Take on more complex or time sensitive development tasks within existing systems, working within established patterns and architectures Deliver well scoped features, integrations, and campaign builds without introducing unnecessary changes to core platform architecture Live support & problem solving Provide experienced development support during campaigns, helping diagnose and resolve issues quickly and pragmatically Assist with troubleshooting production issues, identifying root causes, and implementing safe fixes under the direction of the permanent team Support QA and testing of complex dynamic builds ahead of launch when additional senior oversight is required Collaboration & working relationships Work closely with Creative Technology Director to understand technical constraints, delivery expectations, and priorities Collaborate with permanent Senior and Junior developers, fitting into existing workflows and ways of working Liaise with Production and Creative teams as needed to ensure technical delivery aligns with campaign requirements WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR BOLD: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team HUMAN: Excellent communication and collaboration skills SMART: Detail-oriented and organised, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Strong experience with Laravel, Vue.js, MySQL, and GIT workflows Solid understanding of full stack development, including server side logic, frontend integration, and data flow Experience working with APIs and real-time data integrations Strong debugging, problem-solving, and production support skills Familiarity with cloud based environments (e.g. AWS) and deployment considerations Proven experience as a Senior Full Stack Developer or similar role in a production environment Experience delivering and supporting live systems where reliability and uptime are critical Demonstrable experience working with data driven or dynamic content systems Experience collaborating with creative, production, or multidisciplinary teams Exposure to DOOH, advertising technology, or creative technology environments is beneficial but not essential WHY US " The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I've been given over the years to grow and develop my skills." Client Director at Talon OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER WE ARE BOLD As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships. We challenge respectfully We lead the way WE ARE HUMAN We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return. We value collaboration and togetherness We are empathetic WE ARE SMART Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients. We grow and learn We are trusted We are mission possible Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.