Why Sky
We believe in better and we make it happen. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile – Sky is about building the next and the new, optimizing and innovating so our millions of customers love the products, content, and services we deliver.
Overview
As a DevOps Engineer you will design, implement, and maintain the infrastructure and processes that enable continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of software applications. You will collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the production environment. On‑call duties may be required as part of a scheduled roster.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of DevOps engineers responsible for infrastructure development, deployment, and maintenance.
* Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps products and workflows.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams – product management, operations, video engineering, and monitoring – to ensure seamless delivery of infrastructure services.
* Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure delivery issues, ensuring high availability and quality of service.
* Implement and manage cost‑optimization strategies to use resources efficiently and control budgets.
* Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and incorporate them into the team’s projects.
* Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members, fostering continuous learning.
* Manage team WIP limits, roadmaps, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery of multiple projects.
Requirements
* Experience working on multiple projects as part of a cross‑functional team and designing scalable, fault‑tolerant, cost‑efficient solutions.
* Passion for researching and implementing new technologies, with proven experience in coding with a programming/scripting language (Java, Go, JavaScript, Python, Bash).
* Proven experience with IaC frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi) and GitOps tools (ArgoCD, FluxCD).
* Strong Linux/UNIX skills and experience working with containerized environments (k8s, Docker) and related tools (kubectl, Helm, kustomize, docker‑compose).
* Experience with RDBMS or NoSQL databases, logging (ELK stack), monitoring (Prometheus), and tracing (OpenTelemetry, Jaeger).
* Knowledge of networking, security standards, and best practices; performance optimization and resource management expertise.
* Proven experience in mentoring/knowledge sharing, Agile methodologies, and diagnosing service‑affecting issues in a broadcast/live‑stream environment.
* Relevant certifications such as AWS or Google Cloud, and a proactive attitude.
Team Overview
Our DevOps team works closely with architecture, support, playout, distribution, and creative collaborators to deliver end‑to‑end systems. We are small, highly efficient, and structured with clear roles, ensuring seamless project execution, high quality, and impactful solutions for broadcasting workflows and audience engagement.
Content Technology & Innovation
The team delivers high‑quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses, and commercial partners across Europe. With over 2,500 colleagues, we combine strategic insights, engineering know‑how, and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies for award‑winning content.
The Rewards
* Sky Q – all‑in‑one TV experience.
* Exclusive Sky Glass pricing.
* A generous pension package.
* Private healthcare.
* Discounted mobile and broadband.
* Wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.
Inclusion & How You’ll Work
Recognized by The Times and Stonewall, Sky takes pride in diversity and inclusion, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious representation targets. We embrace hybrid working with unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home.
Your Office Space
Osterley Campus is a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Free shuttle buses run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway, and South Ealing tube stations, and there are bike shelters and showers on site. The campus offers subsidised restaurants, cafés, Waitrose, a gym, a cinema, a car wash, and a beauty salon.
Job Details
Location: Southall
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