• Job Description

  Req#: R0023082

  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.

  The Enablement Applications team is responsible for optimising a broad suite of software products, across project / programme management, collaboration and DevOps.

  EnApps work closely with business users across the whole of Sky Group to ensure they have the right technology tools at their fingertips. It’s a growing team who work closely with some of the most innovative technology suppliers in the world.

  “We have strong executive backing, a pipeline of transformative work to deliver, and already have some great people in the team – we’re looking forward to others joining the journey!” – Paul Tindle, Head of Enablement Applications

  What you'll do

  • Support the Senior Manager in the daily management, administration, and optimisation for specific applications within the DevOps scope, including but not limited to Github, Docker, CircleCI, Jenkins and Gitlab

  • Working with business leaders to understand their requirements and to lead your team in designing solution improvements to the existing applications and/or researching how new applications can support Sky Business Groups

  • Support the community of users in fostering best practices and producing guardrails for best-in-class DevOps tools.

  • Manage the engagement with the communities of practice to promote case study creation and the sharing of knowledge across Sky Group and wider into Comcast, Sky’s parent Company.

  • Work directly with the solution architects to design new solutions e.g., build out integrations with existing Sky systems.

  • Support the Senior Manager in managing existing vendor relationships for selected tools in the DevOps domain including commercial agreements, license renewals and to ensure adequate support is being provided where applicable e.g., ensuring SLAs are being met

  • Support the Senior Manager in the creation of content and presentation at executive steering meetings when required to ensure the necessary support is provided by senior leadership.

  • Be willing to develop basic knowledge of wider DevOps and Workflow tools (e.g Jira, Confluence) to provide cover during annual leave periods.

  What you'll bring

  • Experience as a DevOps Tools engineer as part of group technology functions

  • Experience of DevOps tooling and engineering practices – preferably with experience of Github, Docker, CircleCI, Jenkins and Gitlab

  • Experience in managing Dev, Test and Production environments.

  • Full lifecycle exposure and understanding of modern methodologies e.g., Agile

  • Understanding of enterprise security practices, cloud platforms and services, CI/CD and building pipeline experience

  • Experience in technical administration of DevOps applications

  • Ability to forge a connection between business and technology by balancing business, technical and organisational considerations

  • Experience in issue resolution and project delivery to provide oversight in project deliveries

  • Experience in working and preferably managing third parties in project deliveries

  • Preferably experience in innovation and market analysis to understand which new tools can best support Sky Group to innovate and enhance its DevOps capabilities.

  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

  Osterley

  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 are 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.

  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.

  Livingston Watermark House

  Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston South train station and the town centre. Plus there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

  You’ll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym – or play a game of pool or table tennis.

  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 News is a British English language free-to-air television news channel and organisation.

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