Platform Engineer
Hybrid
Isleworth, United Kingdom
Full Time
07-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Description
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.
Sky Advertising Technology delivers cutting-edge solutions for Sky's advertising initiatives, including the industry-leading AdSmart, which enables precise targeting of advertisements to relevant households. As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and deploying these products on our proprietary Kubernetes platform.
What You'll Do
Drive the design and architecture of the AdTech Kubernetes platform
Develop automation tools to streamline platform operations and speed up tenants onboarding
Develop new capabilities to enable onboarding a wider range of tenants
Build monitoring, observability and admin processes for an effective operation of the platform
Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and security as the number of tenants grows
Manage platform infrastructure rollouts through a robust CI/CD pipeline supported by automated testing
Collaborate with service operation analysts, SREs and software developers for the effective growth and operation of the platform
Support multi-tenant environments, including support queries and incident responses
What You'll Bring
Strong experience with infrastructure and software development and delivery life-cycle.
Expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g., Golang, Python) and deep familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems.
Extensive experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
Good understanding of networking principles and protocols, ingrained automation and testing skills, and proficiency in infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, balancing innovation and stability, with a customer-focused approach and good communication skills.
Good knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, and familiarity with other cloud providers such as AWS and Azure.
Good knowledge of platform-specific monitoring, observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana), and understanding of platform as a service (PAAS) and multi-tenancy.
Team Overview
Content technology and innovation
Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content.
The rewards
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : 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
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
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.
Osterley
Your office space:
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
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.
About the Company
Sky is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies and is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that connects people to moments and experiences that matter. At Sky, we Believe in Better. It’s in our DNA. We’re famous for innovation. We offer the world’s smartest TV, Sky Glass; our plug and play streaming puck, Sky Stream; the best aggregation platform, Sky Q; and streaming services NOW and WOW. We provide connectivity you can count on in mobile, fast, secure, reliable residential a... Know more
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