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The Monitoring Senior Software Developer plays a key role in designing , implementing , and maintaining advanced monitoring solutions across broadcast and media systems . Working within a cross- functional engineering team, this role focuses on developing scalable , reliable , and customizable monitoring tools , such as Dataminer and other platforms , to ensure high service availability and operational efficiency .

• Design and develop advanced monitoring solutions using platforms like Dataminer , Grafana , and custom integrations across broadcast and media infrastructures .
• Implement and maintain real- time monitoring and observability across broadcast and media systems , ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross- functional teams to define monitoring requirements and translate them into scalable , reusable and innovative technical solutions .
• Integrate monitoring tools with CI/CD pipelines , infrastructure as code , and automation frameworks .
• Develop and maintain dashboards and alerting rules to support proactive incident detection and resolution.
• Apply DevOps and SRE principles to improve system reliability , reduce toil , and enhance operational workflows .
• Contribute to the evolution and the optimization of monitoring architectures , adopting modern development practices such as containerization , microservices , and API- first design.
• Participate in code reviews , technical discussions , and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Support the onboarding and customization of third-party monitoring solutions and external components , ensuring seamless integrati on with existing infrastructure .
• Play a key role in connecting strategy and analysis wit development and platform operations , fostering alignment and shared ownership throughout the entire monitoring lifec ycle -from requirement definition to solution design and implementation .

• Proven experience in developing and integrating monitoring solutions , ideally with tools like Dataminer , Grafana , or similar platforms .
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices , including CI/CD, infrastructure as code , versioning and automation.
• Expertise with DevOps and cloud -native tools .
• Familiarity with SRE principles , especially around observability , incident response , and reducing operational toil .
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as C# and Python .
• Experience working with APIs , telemetry systems , and data pipelines for metrics and logs .
• Ability to design and maintain custom dashboards , alerting logic , and monitoring workflows .
• Knowledge of containerized environments ( e.g ., Docker, Kubernetes ) and cloud -native architectures .
• Proven drive for continuous improvement and system reliability , excellent communication skills for effective cross-team collaboration and mentorship , and the strategic vision necessary to develop future -proof solutions .

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 .

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

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 .

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.

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 .