Project Support jobs in South Africa

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.

We are looking for a Developer/DevOps Engineer to join our Developer Experience (DevEx) Team. You will work on key improvement projects and the management of a wide range of market leading SDLC tools. You’ll play a major role in helping our developers be more efficient and agile to keep delivering great products.

What you'll do:

• Troubleshoot, manage and develop our multiple business-critical DevEx apps and services within Sky technology.
• Engage with our Development Community and positively impact developer productivity.
• Automate the deployment, scaling and management of containerised applications as we move from on-premise and physical hardware to Kubernetes / Cloud deployments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and services for development teams
• Enhance and develop our existing monitoring and observability capabilities to ensure high availability and performance of our systems and processes.
• Investigate new technologies and solutions and lead value growth initiatives.
• Continuously improve our DevEx culture, processes and tools
• Own and take responsibility for projects and tasks to completion

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in DevOps/DevEx/Development related roles
• Kubernetes and/or Cloud Computing technologies knowledge such as AWS.
• Extensive problem solving, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of automated build pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Maven, npm etc.
• Administration experience across a number of SDLC Tools and platforms (Jira, GitLab etc )
• A forward looking and innovative mindset to continuously improve the Developer Experience

Team overview:

UK&I Technology

Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our UK&I Technology team and you’ll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You’ll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our UK and Ireland businesses, with a focus on customer innovations for Sky Glass. That’s not all. You’ll also design, develop and deliver digital services for millions of customers across the UK.

The rewards

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
• 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:

Livingston Watermark House

Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston South train station and the town centre. Plus there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

You’ll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym – or play a game of pool or table tennis.

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.

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