Devops Platform Engineer

Sky; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sky Q

Sky Glass at exclusive rate

Pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky is hiring a DevOps Engineer to join the Group Platform Engineering team in the UK. You’ll design, build and operate cloud infrastructure using IaC, develop automated CI/CD pipelines, and manage containerised workloads with Kubernetes and Docker to support Sky’s services.

Hybrid working is offered, with two days in the Osterley office. You’ll work closely with software engineers, architects and operations, driving observability, security, and scalable, cost-efficient platforms across Sky’s

Qualifications

• Proven experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering with production cloud environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi) and knowledge of cloud architecture, networking, security and operations.
• Experience designing, building and maintaining CI/CD and GitOps pipelines (Jenkins, Concourse, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD or FluxCD).
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Hands-on experience deploying containerised platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) including monitoring and logging.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure with IaC (Terraform).
• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for rapid software delivery.
• Deploy, manage, and support containerised workloads with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability for platform health and performance.
• Apply security, networking, and operational best practices across cloud environments.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations to deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot platform, infrastructure, and application issues with RCA and improvements.
• Contribute to platform standards and reusable automation for dev productivity.
• Create and maintain technical docs, runbooks, and knowledge materials.
• Support platform operations via on-call rota and incident response.

Skills

DevOps

Platform Engineering

CI/CD pipelines

Python scripting

Linux/Unix

Cloud AWS

Networking & security

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Pulumi

Jenkins

Concourse

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

FluxCD

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Job Description We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Job Description 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. The DevOps team provides cloud platforms, automation, and operational capabilities that power modern broadcast and media technology services. Through infrastructure automation, CI/CD, container platforms, and observability, we enable engineering teams to build, deploy, and operate secure, reliable, and scalable solutions that support Sky's content production and delivery platforms. We’re always looking to improve, developing pioneering products and services that give every one of our customers’ experiences they’ll love. And it’s the work of our brilliant in‑house Product Development and Technology teams that drive these award‑winning innovations, harnessing our creativity, technology, and content. Join as a DevOps Engineer within our Group Platform Engineering department and you'll be part of a dynamic team that makes sure our technology delivers the best experience for our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and tools such as Terraform.
• Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable, and repeatable software delivery.
• Deploy, manage, and support containerised workloads using Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and related technologies.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions to ensure platform health, availability, and performance.
• Apply security, networking, and operational best practices across cloud and platform environments.
• Work closely with software engineers, architects, and operational teams to deliver scalable, resilient, and cost‑effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform, infrastructure, and application issues, driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to platform standards, reusable automation, and self‑service capabilities to improve developer productivity.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, operational runbooks, and knowledge‑sharing materials.
• Support platform operations through participation in an on‑call rota.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices, helping shape the team's future direction and capabilities.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering or Infrastructure Engineering, supporting and operating production‑grade cloud environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using tools such as Terraform, Ansible or Pulumi, with a good understanding of cloud architecture, networking, security and operational best practices.
• Experience designing, building and maintaining CI/CD and GitOps‑based deployment pipelines, using technologies such as Jenkins, Concourse, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD or FluxCD.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills, together with experience developing infrastructure automation using Python, Bash or comparable scripting languages.
• Hands‑on experience deploying and operating containerised platforms, particularly Kubernetes and Docker, including implementation of monitoring, logging and alerting solutions within production environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and work effectively within collaborative, cross‑functional engineering teams.

Desirable Criteria

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. (Not essential if you have related experience or aptitude)
• Relevant certifications from AWS
• Advanced scripting knowledge with proven development experience

How You’ll Work

At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds – time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office based in Osterley.

Team Overview

As a DevOps team within a prestigious broadcasting organization, we work closely with directors, producers, 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.

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

• 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.