Cloud Technology Lead

Sky; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in London seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer to lead a team responsible for developing and maintaining infrastructure and automation systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in scripting languages, IAC frameworks, and containerisation. You will ensure seamless delivery of services and mentor team members. This position offers hybrid working and competitive rewards, alongside a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Wide range of Sky VIP rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working on multiple projects as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proven experience in mentoring and knowledge-sharing.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve service-affecting issues in a broadcast/live-stream environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of DevOps engineers.
• Oversee the design and optimisation of DevOps products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure infrastructure service delivery.
• Implement cost optimisation strategies.

Skills

Team leadership

Automation systems

Infrastructure monitoring

Coding/scripting languages (Java, Golang, JavaScript, Python, Bash)

IAC frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi)

Linux/Unix

GitOps tools (ArgoCD, FluxCD)

Databases (RDBMS, NoSQL)

Containerisation (k8s, Docker)

Networking and security standards

Logging systems (ELK stack)

Monitoring systems (Prometheus)

Tracing systems (OpenTelemetry, Jaeger)

Performance optimisation

Agile methodologies

Education

Relevant certifications (AWS, Google)

Job description

DevOps Engineer

Better content. Better products. 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.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage a team of DevOps engineers responsible for the development, deployment, and maintenance of infrastructure and automation systems
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimisation of DevOps products and workflows
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including 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 optimisation strategies to ensure efficient use of resources and budget control
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating them into the team's projects as appropriate
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Manage team WIP limits, roadmaps, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery of multiple projects

What you’ll bring

• Experience working on multiple projects as part of a cross‑functional team
• Working with architecture teams to design scalable, fault‑tolerant, and cost‑efficient solutions
• Passion for researching and implementing new technologies
• Experience with mentoring/knowledge‑sharing
• Proven experience in coding with a programming/scripting language (e.g. Java, Golang, JavaScript, Python, Bash)
• Proven experience in IAC frameworks (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi)
• Proven experience in using Linux/Unix
• Proven experience in using the GitOps approach and related tools (e.g. ArgoCD, FluxCD)
• Proven experience in working with databases (RDBMS or NoSQL)
• Proven experience in a containerised environment (k8s, Docker) and related tools (kubectl, Helm, kustomize, docker‑compose)
• Proven experience in networking and security standards, protocols and best practices
• Proven experience in logging systems (e.g. ELK stack)
• Proven experience in monitoring systems (e.g. Prometheus)
• Proven experience in tracing systems (e.g. OpenTelemetry, Jaeger)
• Experience in performance optimisation and resource management
• Relevant certifications (AWS, Google)
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Ability to diagnose and resolve service‑affecting issues in a broadcast/live‑stream environment
• Pro‑active attitude

Team overview

As a DevOps team within a prestigious broadcasting organisation, 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, from initial concept and design through to deployment of fully operational, polished products. We pride ourselves on being a small but highly efficient, well‑structured team with clearly defined roles that leverage each member's strengths to ensure seamless project execution.

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 2,500 colleagues from around the world, we combine strategic insight, engineering know‑how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award‑winning content.

The rewards

• Sky Q, all‑in‑one TV experience
• 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 embrace hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home.

Your office space

Osterley

Our 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. Plenty of bike shelters and showers are available. On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafés and a Waitrose. You can keep fit at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even be pampered at our beauty salon.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Apply & next steps

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way. If your application is successful, you may be required to complete a criminal record check depending on the nature of any convictions. Ready to apply?