Senior SRE

Sky

Isleworth, Greater London

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.
The SRE team, is responsible for the implementation and administration of the infrastructure for the Video On Demand (VOD) content. The infrastructure consists of many technology stacks, i.e., AWS, GCP, Cassandra, Kafka, etc. which provides a great opportunity to learn and develop code to implement and administrate the technologies
What You'll Do
Be the Lead on multiple delivery projects while work on day-to-day BAU and support tasks.
Proactively create and deliver infrastructure as code to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of our internal or customer-facing services
Lead Troubleshooting and problem solving
Create new designs, architectures and standards for new projects or solutions to improve current infrastructure, and contribute to the stability and security of the environment
Help with capacity planning and demand forecasting, software performance analysis and system tuning, defining processes and best practices for reliable and timely delivery
Communicate work status regularly with a clear articulation of design choices along the way.
What You'll Bring
Experience in solving technical issues, managing technical projects, and mentoring engineers
Experience working in a multi technical SRE department, with the ability to break down complex problems and find practical solutions
Strong interpersonal skills which will allow you to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate effectively with your peers
The ambition to excel in a fast-paced, constantly changing digital environment
A proven track record of technical and mentoring role
Technical Competency in the following areas:
Linux System Administration (Ubuntu)
Monitoring (Prometheus/Nagios/Icinga).
Cloud Platforms - deploying and automation (AWS/GCP)
Networking (LB/Routing/Switching)
Databases - (SQL/NoSQL). Cassandra knowledge would be great to have
Scripting/ System-Programming - (Python/Bash/Go/Java)
Configuration management – (Ansible/ Terraform)
CI/CD (Jenkins/ Concourse/ gitlab-ci/ github actions)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Please note that there is an on-call working rota for this role
Team overview
Global Streaming Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.
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.
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.
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.

Posted 2025-09-11

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