Sr DevOps Engineer, Playout

• Business Segment:
  Operations & Technology
• Compensation: USD 110,000 - USD 135,000 - yearly

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, Dream Works Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.

NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit  for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

NBCU is seeking a highly skilled Senior Dev Ops Engineer to join NBCU’s Distribution Engineering organization. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of Agile and Dev Ops principles. The Senior Dev Ops Engineer will design and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and ensure the stability and performance of NBCU’s core Playout platform.

You will work on complex systems, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.

· Automate deployment processes and maintain cloud-based production systems for optimal performance.

· Embed security, quality checks, and automated testing into the delivery pipeline.

· Support release cycles, ensuring smooth deployments across development, staging, and production environments.

· Research and adopt emerging technologies and vendor solutions to enhance infrastructure and workflows.

· Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform for resource provisioning.

· Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to meet technical and business requirements.

· Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

· Establish monitoring, logging, and metrics frameworks for pipeline and system health.

· Recommend best practices and process improvements to optimize Dev Ops operations.

· Provide Tier 2 support for operational and on-air engineering teams.

Note:

This role does not involve 24/7 on-call duties;
Tier 1 handles first-level support.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Strong understanding of broadcast and media distribution technologies.

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related discipline.

· 5+ years of hands-on experience in Dev Ops, infrastructure automation, and cloud operations.

· Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform).

· Expertise in AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud environments.

· Advanced skills in CI/CD orchestration tools (e.g., Git Hub Actions, Jenkins).

· Solid experience with containerization and Kubernetes orchestration.

· Strong Linux administration and networking knowledge in cloud environments.

· Familiarity with Agile methodologies for project execution.

· A mindset focused on automation and continuous improvement.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

· Exposure to IP video technologies and streaming workflows.

· Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus,…