Lead Cloud Engineer

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We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

As the Dev Ops Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and processes that enable continuous integration, delivery, and deployment of software applications. This position will also involve collaborating with development and operations teams to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the production environment. The position may involve being available for on‑call duties as part of a scheduled roster.

• Lead and manage a team of Dev Ops engineers responsible for the development, deployment, and maintenance of infrastructure and automation systems.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimisation of Dev Ops products and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product management, operations, video engineering, and monitoring, to ensure seamless delivery of infrastructure services.
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure delivery issues, ensuring high availability and quality of service.
• Implement and manage cost‑optimisation strategies to ensure efficient use of resources and budget control.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating them into the team's projects as appropriate.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Manage team WIP limits, roadmaps, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery of multiple projects.

• Experience working on multiple projects as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Working with architecture teams to design scalable, fault‑tolerant, and cost‑efficient solutions.
• Passion for researching and implementing new technologies.
• Experience with mentoring/knowledge‑sharing.
• Proven experience in coding with a programming/scripting language (e.g. Java, Golang, Java script, Python, Bash).
• Proven experience in IaC frameworks (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi).
• Proven experience in using Linux/Unix.
• Proven experience in using the Git Ops approach and related tools (e.g. ArgoCD, FluxCD).
• Proven experience in working with databases (RDBMS or No
  
  SQL).
• Proven experience in a containerised environment (k8s, Docker) and related tooling (kubectl, Helm, kustomize, docker‑compose).
• Proven experience in networking and security standards, protocols and best practices.
• Proven experience in logging systems (e.g. ELK stack).
• Proven experience in monitoring systems (e.g. Prometheus).
• Proven experience in tracing systems (e.g. Open Telemetry, Jaeger).
• Experience in performance optimisation and resource management.
• Relevant certifications (AWS, Google).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve service‑affecting issues in a Broadcast/Livestream environment.
• Pro‑active attitude.

As a Dev Ops team within a prestigious broadcasting organisation, we work closely with architecture, support, playout, distribution teams, and creative collaborators to bring innovative solutions to life. Our primary goal is to deliver end‑to‑end systems that meet the unique needs of our customers, starting from the initial concept and design phase all the way through to the deployment of a fully operational, polished product.

We pride ourselves on being a small but highly efficient and well‑structured team, with clearly defined roles that leverage each member's strengths to ensure seamless project execution. Our collaborative approach and strong communication channels enable us to adapt to dynamic requirements, maintain high‑quality standards, and consistently deliver impactful solutions that enhance broadcasting workflows and audience engagement.

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