DevOps Engineer

We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology while delivering top-notch performance? We are seeking a talented and motivated DevOps professional to be part of our  

team.

As a DevOps Engineer with us, you'll have the exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, including Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, Terraform, Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon Web Services. - Matt Barber, Senior DevOps Engineer. 

What you'll do: 

• Work with two of the leading cloud platforms - Google Cloud platform and Amazon Web Services. Gain hands-on experience in building and optimizing cloud infrastructure that supports the backbone of Sky Sports and Sky News websites and apps. 

• You'll immerse yourself in the world of Kubernetes, orchestrating and managing containerized applications. Our team provides an ideal environment to develop your skills and grow. 

• Champion the drive towards full task automation and repeatability, ranging from brief scripts to comprehensive pipelines. Evaluate emerging technologies to guarantee our continuous position on the cutting edge. 

• Inspire and guide associate DevOps Engineers within the team, actively fostering the expansion of the DevOps ethos across our engineering teams. 

• Engage closely with architects and engineers to craft and shape our forward-looking platform. 

• Use performance metrics and monitoring data to enhance both platform robustness and business performance. 

• Collaborate with engineers to swiftly pinpoint, address, and overcome incidents and challenges. 

Desirable experience: 

• Preferred exposure to containerisation within public cloud environments. (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) 

• Proficiency in Source Control/Configuration management systems. (e.g., GitLab, GitHub) 

• Demonstrated hands-on familiarity with CI/CD tools and methodologies. (e.g., CircleCI, Jenkins) 

• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as a Code principles. (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) 

• Comfort with utilising Observability tools for enhanced system insights. (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)  

• Outstanding communication skills to effectively share knowledge and experience with fellow engineers. 

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

• 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:

Leeds

Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.
Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.

We’d love to hear from you

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.