We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
As the DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and processes that enable continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of software applications. This position will also involve collaborating with development and operations teams to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the production environment. The position may involve being available for on-call duties as part of a scheduled roster.
Whatyou'll do
* Lead and manage a team of DevOpsengineersresponsible for the development, deployment, and maintenance of infrastructure and automation systems
* Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps products and workflows
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, video engineering, and monitoring, to ensureseamless delivery of infrastructure services
* Monitor and troubleshootinfrastructure delivery issues, ensuring high availability, quality of service
* Implement and manage cost optimization strategies to ensureefficient use of resources and budget control
* Stay current with industrytrends and emergingtechnologies, incorporatingtheminto the team's projects as appropriate
* Providementorship and professionaldevelopmentopportunities for team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
* Manage team WIP limits, roadmaps, timelines, and resources to ensuresuccessful delivery of multiple projects
Whatyou'llbring
* Experience working on multiple projects as part of a cross-functional team
* Working with architecture teams to design scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-efficientsolutions
* Passion for researching and implementing new technologies
* Experience with mentoring/knowledge-sharing
* Provenexperience in coding with a programming/scripting language (e.g. Java, Golang, Javascript, Python, Bash)
* Provenexperience in IAC frameworks (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi)
* Provenexperience in using LINUX/UNIX
* Provenexperience in using the GitOpsapproach and related tools (e.g. ArgoCD, FluxCD)
* Provenexperience in working with DB (RDBMS or NoSQL)
* Provenexperiencein acontainerizedenvironment (k8s, docker) and tools (kubectl, Helm, kustomize, docker-compose)
* Provenexperience in networking and security standards, protocols and best practices
* Provenexperience in logging systems (e.g. ELK stack)
* Provenexperience in monitoring systems (e.g. Prometheus)
* Provenexperience in tracing systems (e.g. OpenTelemetry, Jaeger)
* Experience in performance optimization and resource management
* Relevantcertifications (AWS, Google)
* Understanding of Agile methodologies
* Ability to diagnose and resolve service-affectingissuesin a Broadcast/Livestreamenvironment
* Pro-activeattitude
Team overview
As a DevOps team within a prestigious broadcasting organization, we work closely with architecture, support, playout, distribution teams, and creative collaborators to bring innovative solutions to life. Our primary goal is to deliver end-to-end systems that meet the unique needs of our customers, starting from the initial concept and design phase all the way through to the deployment of a fully operational, polished product.
We pride ourselves on being a small but highly efficient and well-structured team, with clearly defined roles that leverage each member's strengths to ensure seamless project execution. Our collaborative approach and strong communication channels enable us to adapt to dynamic requirements, maintain high-quality standards, and consistently deliver impactful solutions that enhance broadcasting workflows and audience engagement
Content technology and innovation
Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content!
The rewards
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
* Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
* The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
* A generous pension package
* Private healthcare
* Discounted mobile and broadband
* A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you'll work
Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We'd love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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