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I'm an experienced Lead Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure, streaming platforms, and full-stack development. I architect and maintain large-scale applications, implement DevSecOps practices, and lead technical teams across AWS, Kubernetes, and multiple frontend frameworks. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex performance and scalability challenges, build observable systems, and deliver reliable streaming experiences across devices. I thrive on guiding architectural decisions from concept through production and mentoring engineers along the way.…I'm an experienced Lead Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure, streaming platforms, and full-stack development. I architect and maintain large-scale applications, implement DevSecOps practices, and lead technical teams across AWS, Kubernetes, and multiple frontend frameworks. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex performance and scalability challenges, build observable systems, and deliver reliable streaming experiences across devices. I thrive on guiding architectural decisions from concept through production and mentoring engineers along the way.

Ian Hoskings

Full Stack Developer, DevOps Developer, Cloud Developer, +3

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I'm an experienced Lead Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure, streaming platforms, and full-stack development. I architect and maintain large-scale applications, implement DevSecOps practices, and lead technical teams across AWS, Kubernetes, and multiple frontend frameworks. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex performance and scalability challenges, build observable systems, and deliver reliable streaming experiences across devices. I thrive on guiding architectural decisions from concept through production and mentoring engineers along the way.…I'm an experienced Lead Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure, streaming platforms, and full-stack development. I architect and maintain large-scale applications, implement DevSecOps practices, and lead technical teams across AWS, Kubernetes, and multiple frontend frameworks. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex performance and scalability challenges, build observable systems, and deliver reliable streaming experiences across devices. I thrive on guiding architectural decisions from concept through production and mentoring engineers along the way.

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I’m an experienced Lead Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure, streaming platforms, and full-stack development. I architect and maintain large-scale applications, implement DevSecOps practices, and lead technical teams across AWS, Kubernetes, and multiple frontend frameworks.

I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex performance and scalability challenges, build observable systems, and deliver reliable streaming experiences across devices. I thrive on guiding architectural decisions from concept through production and mentoring engineers along the way.

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Senior Developer – Connected Devices at Thmanyah (via Qvest)

August 1, 2025 - Present

Implementation of digital watermarking via Nagra SDK; development for Vue.js-based applications for web and TV platforms; integration of Sentry performance monitoring; on-device testing via Suitest; development for Hisense, Samsung and LG; investigating and resolving issues with live and VOD stream playback; frontend UI issue resolution; mapping device remote keys; DRM RTL.

Lead Engineer - Full Stack & Cloud Infrastructure at RTL Deutschland (via Qvest)

July 1, 2024 - Present

Architected and maintained cloud-native streaming platform infrastructure using AWS and Kubernetes; led Backend-for-Frontend development with NestJS and GraphQL; established DevSecOps practices and infrastructure as code via Terraform; managed service mesh with Istio and container security using Harbor; orchestrated microservices across environments; maintained observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and Kibana; managed AWS Lambda-based serverless workflows; wrote a custom deployment tool; built a custom LightningJS Router for content deep linking.

Lead Engineer - Frontend Infrastructure at RTL Deutschland (via Qvest)

April 1, 2022 - Present

Led cloud infrastructure management on AWS (S3, CloudFront, EC2, Route53); established and maintained GitLab CI/CD pipelines; implemented feature toggle system using Unleash; managed Kubernetes and Helm; developed custom monitoring with CloudWatch; led zero-downtime GitLab repository migration; automated documentation and error tracking with Bugsnag.

Senior Engineer - TV Platform at Accedo.tv

December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022

Led development of Set-Top-Box applications using the LightningJS framework; managed platform integration with Metrological and Vodafone; code optimization and profiling for performance; implemented code quality initiatives and deployment processes; Widevine DRM integration; DashJS and AVPlay-based playback; second screen authentication; startup time and playback performance improvements; liaison with external technology partners.

Senior Frontend Engineer - Connected TV Platforms at Accedo.tv

April 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021

Led development of Channel 4's Chromecast streaming application; integrated analytics suite (Conviva, Adobe Analytics, FreeWheel); performance-focused code refactoring; contributed to All4+ premium service features including ad insertion.

Connected Devices Developer at Discovery Inc

September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021

Led development of Discovery+ streaming apps across Samsung Smart TV, LG WebOS, Android TV, and Xbox; state management with React/Redux; mParticle analytics integration; Dplay streaming service for Nordic and Japanese markets; localization and regional compliance; optimized startup time, buffering, and playback quality; custom player development with Shaka, DashJS, AVPlay, HTML5, Bitmovin; front-end and server-side ad insertion; DRM and related technologies.

Lead Full Stack Javascript Developer at Cambridge University Press

December 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019

Architected full-stack solution for an academic journal publication platform; developed scalable Node.js backend services; implemented publishing workflows and peer review systems; built a responsive frontend using templating.

Senior React Developer at Department for International Trade (DIT)

August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018

Led frontend development of an EU regional development fund management platform; built a single-page application using React/Redux; implemented secure authentication flows and RESTful API integrations; established testing with Jest and Enzyme.

Senior Set-Top Box Developer at Sky

October 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018

Engineered core features for Sky's next-generation TV platform; performed critical bug fixes and performance optimizations; established code review processes and quality standards; collaborated with international cross-functional teams.

Senior Engineer - TV Platform at RTL Deutschland (via Qvest)

December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022

Led Set-Top-Box applications using LightningJS; managed platform integration with Metrological and Vodafone; code optimization and performance profiling; implemented code quality initiatives and managed deployment processes; Widevine DRM integration; DashJS and in-house player liaison; second screen authentication; startup time performance improvements; playback quality analysis; coordination with external technology partners.