Lead Cloud Engineer

Sky UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a DevOps Engineer to manage a team responsible for infrastructure and automation systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability and quality of service while implementing cost optimization strategies. Candidates should demonstrate proven experience with various programming languages and tools in a containerized environment. The role offers an inclusive workplace, benefits such as private healthcare, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Sky Q for the TV you love all in one place

The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coding with a programming/scripting language.
• Proven experience in IAC frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi).
• Proven experience in using LINUX/UNIX.
• Proven experience in GitOps tools (ArgoCD, FluxCD).
• Proven experience in working with databases (RDBMS or NoSQL).
• Proven experience in a containerized environment (k8s, docker).
• Proven experience in networking and security standards.
• Proven experience in logging systems (ELK stack).
• Proven experience in monitoring systems (Prometheus).
• Proven experience in tracing systems (OpenTelemetry, Jaeger).
• Experience in performance optimization and resource management.
• Relevant certifications (AWS, Google) required.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies is necessary.
• Proactive attitude to engage with team and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a DevOps engineering team.
• Oversee the design and optimization of DevOps products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in service delivery.
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure delivery issues.
• Implement resource optimization strategies.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies.
• Provide mentorship for team members.
• Manage team WIP limits, roadmaps, timelines, and resources.

Skills

Coding with a programming/scripting language (Java, Golang, Javascript, Python, Bash)

IAC frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi)

Using LINUX/UNIX

GitOps approach and related tools (ArgoCD, FluxCD)

Working with DB (RDBMS or NoSQL)

Containerized environment (k8s, docker)

Networking and security standards

Logging systems (ELK stack)

Monitoring systems (Prometheus)

Tracing systems (OpenTelemetry, Jaeger)

Performance optimization and resource management

Relevant certifications (AWS, Google)

Agile methodologies

Diagnosing and resolving issues in a Broadcast/Livestream environment

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 optimization 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, quality of service
• Implement and manage cost optimization 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

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coding with a programming/scripting language (eg Java, Golang, Javascript, Python, Bash)
• Proven experience in IAC frameworks (eg Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi)
• Proven experience in using LINUX/UNIX
• Proven experience in using the GitOps approach and related tools (eg ArgoCD, FluxCD)
• Proven experience in working with DB (RDBMS or NoSQL)
• Proven experience in a containerized environment (k8s, docker) and tools (kubectl, Helm, kustomize, docker-compose)
• Proven experience in networking and security standards, protocols and best practices
• Proven experience in logging systems (eg ELK stack)
• Proven experience in monitoring systems (eg Prometheus)
• Proven experience in tracing systems (eg OpenTelemetry, Jaeger)
• Experience in performance optimization and resource management
• Relevant certifications (AWS, Google)
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Ability to diagnose and resolve service-affecting issues in a Broadcast/Livestream environment
• Proactive attitude

Benefits

• 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\'re committed to embracing differences, supporting our community, and contributing to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we\'ll back you all the way.