Technical Lead

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Sky Full time

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.

What you'll do

Cloud platforms have become crucial to the delivery of Sky’s telecoms network services. We are looking for a Technical Lead for the delivery these cloud platforms both on-premises (VMWare / Openstack) and in Public Cloud (AWS, GCP). The lead will work closely with application / service owners and project managers to support application deployment to these environments.

  • Work with cloud platform owners to understand and detail orchestration requirements and ensure alignment of tooling across platforms.
  • Lead development of cloud orchestration processes and tooling.
  • Integrate cloud orchestration with Sky’s wider network automation and inventory tools.
  • Support platform testing including preparation of test plans and tooling.
  • Cloud Platform domain expert, acting as technical design authority and point of escalation for operational issues.
  • Support engagement of suppliers by defining technical scope of work and supporting governance of supplier results, deployment, commissioning, and integration of cloud applications.
What you'll bring
  • Familiarity with core cloud concepts - Virtualisation, Kubernetes, SDN, Experience of application deployment into Public Cloud (AWS / GCP / Azure). Networking and Security Specialisations an advantage.
  • Experience with Nokia Cloud stack (CBIS, CBAM, Nuage, FSS, NCOM, NCD), VMWare private cloud and/or Openstack deployments an advantage.
  • Infrastructure as code workflows e.g. Terraform, Ansible.
  • CI/CD tooling e.g. GIT, Jenkins, scripting (Python, Shell scripting)
  • Linux sys-admin (CentOS, RHEL)
  • Observability tools: ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, Grafana.
Team overview

Group Communications & Infrastructure

Looking to join a non-stop innovation? Join our Group Communications and Infrastructure team and your colleagues are experts in broadband, telephony, mobile, cloud and infrastructure. We’re the team that designs, builds, supports and maintains the telecoms networks across the whole Sky Group. Together, we help Sky broadband, mobile and TV enter new markets by creating a single and secure infrastructure for the amazing content and services that keep our customers coming back for more.

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 a best-in-class 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 adopted hybrid working and split our time between outstanding 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 Brick Lane

Brick Lane is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and varied community; close to street food, cafes and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10-minute walk.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.


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