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Senior Engineering Manager

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10 months ago
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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:



Lead and mentor a team of front-end and back-end engineers, providing technical guidance and support to ensure the reliability and performance of our systems while also promoting skill development and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

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Provide strategic direction and leadership for the SE/SRE function within our Analytics team. Define and uphold SRE best practices, including system reliability, availability, and disaster recovery.

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Oversee the design, implementation, and management of data infrastructure components, ensuring high availability and optimal performance for data pipelines, storage systems, and data processing frameworks.

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Own CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes, streamline deployments, and enhance overall development efficiency.

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Lead incident response and post-mortem analysis to identify root causes and implement preventive measures. Drive continuous improvement to minimize system downtime and performance issues.

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Develop and maintain robust monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify potential issues and ensure quick response and resolution to incidents.

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Drive automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention in the data engineering workflow. Implement effective tooling to streamline processes.

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Foster effective collaboration with data engineering teams, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, assess system needs, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

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Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements. Implement best practices for data protection and work with security teams to address vulnerabilities.

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Conduct capacity planning and scaling exercises to accommodate growing data volumes and changing business needs, ensuring our data systems remain reliable and performant.

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Maintain comprehensive documentation for SRE processes, best practices, and system architecture. Facilitate knowledge sharing and seamless onboarding for new team members.

What you'll bring

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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.

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Extensive experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, SRE, or a related technical domain, with a proven record of accomplishment of managing complex data infrastructure projects.

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Strong expertise in data engineering technologies, cloud platforms, and data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka).

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Solid understanding of SRE principles, reliability engineering, and best practices for building scalable, fault-tolerant systems.

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Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools, monitoring and alerting systems, and automated configuration management.

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Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating system issues.

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Experience in managing and mentoring technical teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Team overview

Global OTT 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 #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

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Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

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The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

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A generous pension package

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Private healthcare

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Discounted mobile and broadband

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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:

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

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