Mid-Level Software/DevOps Engineer

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Mid-Level Software/DevOps Engineer to enhance their publishing ecosystem. The role involves optimizing data processes, managing workflows, and ensuring system reliability. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills in Linux, scripting, and cloud technologies, along with a collaborative spirit.

Benefits

Maternity and paternity leave

Training and LinkedIn Learning access

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Wellness benefits

Transport schemes

Exclusive event access

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Mid-Level experience as a Software/DevOps Engineer.
• Experience with system maintenance and optimization.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data integration in the publishing ecosystem.
• Develop systems and workflows for print publishing.
• Manage incidents and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Bash

PowerShell

JavaScript

Python

PHP

Git

Ansible

CI/CD

MySQL

Tools

AWS

CircleCI

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Description

Role: Mid-Level Software/DevOps Engineer

Location: London Bridge

Contract: Permanent

We are News UK, a company full of talented, dedicated, and creative people. We are an ambitious and ever-growing organization passionate about storytelling, capturing moments, meaning, and magic to make sense of the world. Our newspapers reach over 30 million people weekly, including The Sun, The Times, and The Sunday Times. News UK also includes News UK Broadcasting, a leading UK and Irish media company with independent radio stations like talkSPORT, VirginRadio, talkTV, talkRADIO, and Times Radio.

Your Team

Video & Publishing: You will join the team responsible for building core capabilities to support our digital, video, audio, and print products. We collaborate across the organization to build world-class products and services loved by our customers.

Major focus areas include:

• Video: Continuing the Mimir rollout and addressing feature requests.
• Print: Simplifying print publishing processes using automation tools.

Your Role

We’re seeking a passionate Mid-Level Software/DevOps Engineer to lead development, management, and optimization of our Planning and Operations tech ecosystem. You will ensure data is optimized across systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement best practices in print publishing to improve workflows and efficiency.

You will leverage your technical expertise to ensure reliable service delivery, perform proactive system maintenance, and explore emerging technologies to enhance our publishing strategies. Your understanding of product landscapes and systems will be crucial in identifying improvement opportunities.

Technical Skills Required:

• Linux and Windows servers and clients
• Mac and virtualized endpoints
• Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, JavaScript, Python, PHP, Groovy
• Version control and deployment: Git, Ansible
• CI/CD tools: CircleCI or GitHub Actions
• Database tools: MySQL/MariaDB, SQL queries and procedures

Experience with AWS Cloud technologies, monitoring tools (AWS CloudWatch, New Relic, Zabbix), and knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data integration and processing in the publishing ecosystem
• Develop and maintain systems and workflows for print publishing
• Manage incidents, troubleshoot issues, and liaise with vendors
• Collaborate with teams to align content strategies and workflows
• Support print publishing strategy development and process improvements

If you believe you have the skills and passion to succeed, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and enthusiasm for learning and growth.

Our hybrid working policy requires a minimum of three days in the office weekly, with some roles requiring more depending on the position.

About News UK: A leading media business in the UK and Ireland, owning brands like The Times, The Sun, talkSPORT, and Virgin Radio. We aim to tell stories that matter, reflecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives, supported by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and employee networks.

Benefits include:

• Maternity and paternity leave
• Training and LinkedIn Learning access
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted gym memberships and wellness benefits
• Transport schemes and book discounts
• Exclusive event access, wellbeing support, pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and volunteering days

If you need accommodations during the application process, contact us at [e-mail].