Sr. Platform Operations Engineer - NBC Sports Next

ZipRecruiter; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to shape the future of their engineering ecosystem. In this role, you will develop capabilities and automation that empower teams to innovate quickly and securely. You'll have the opportunity to lead solutions that meet high operational and security standards while working with cutting-edge technologies like AWS, Terraform, and container orchestration. If you're passionate about building scalable cloud solutions and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of an exciting journey as they transition into a new phase of growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS and Terraform for cloud infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in container technologies and CI/CD automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate platform capabilities for rapid, reliable deployments.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance developer productivity and project objectives.

Skills

AWS cloud infrastructure

Terraform

CI/CD automation

Docker

ECS/EKS

GitOps workflows

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

communication skills

Education

Relevant certifications in AWS

Background in platform engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Docker

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Equity and initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you'll shape the future of our engineering ecosystem by developing capabilities, patterns, services, and automation that enable teams to move quickly at scale while maintaining rigorous security and compliance requirements. You will take a leading role in delivering platform solutions that meet high operational, performance, and security standards. You will join a dynamic platform team that builds and operates critical cloud infrastructure, creating solutions that empower teams to innovate quickly and safely at scale. This role combines hands-on technical leadership in AWS, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, developer tooling and platform capabilities. If you're passionate about building scalable, secure cloud solutions and want to architect the future of how our teams deliver software, we want to talk to you!

• Drive and participate in solution architecture and delivery across diverse domains, offering expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure and resources, containers (ECS/Kubernetes) and cloud architectures.
• Develop, enhance, and operate platform capabilities including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, reusable patterns, and automation solutions that enable rapid, reliable, and secure deployments.
• Design and implement standardized, reusable cloud infrastructure patterns and templates that help teams adopt best practices while maintaining security and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate, enable, and promote consistent adoption of software delivery practices and solutions that optimize for fast feedback, observability, and operational excellence.
• Proactively collaborate with product and engineering teams, taking technical leadership in areas of cross-functional projects while sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Evaluate existing standards and practices, identify gaps, and implement improvements to strengthen Development, Security, and Operational practices across the organization.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills through proactive status updates, clear documentation, knowledge sharing, and effective collaboration when facing technical challenges.
• Partner closely with engineering teams to understand their needs, refine requirements, and deliver solutions that enhance developer productivity while meeting project objectives.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Track record of building and operating secure, compliant cloud solutions at scale, with deep understanding of AWS security best practices.
• Strong expertise in container technologies, including practical experience with AMIs, Docker, and orchestration platforms like ECS/EKS.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining GitOps workflows and CI/CD automation at scale to enable rapid, reliable deployments.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and provisioning relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) in AWS.
• Demonstrated ability to develop reusable infrastructure patterns and platform capabilities that improve developer experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Track record of breaking down complex technical challenges and driving solutions through completion.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in regulated environments with complex compliance requirements.
• Background in platform engineering with focus on developer experience and DevOps practices.
• Deep AWS and cloud expertise demonstrated through hands-on experience or relevant certifications.
• Experience mentoring other engineers and sharing technical knowledge effectively.

Fully Remote:This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.