At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure Sky's VOD platforms are robust and scalable while optimising backend systems.
- Company: Join Sky, a leader in digital media delivery with a dynamic team culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a Sky Q TV subscription, private healthcare, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Work on cutting-edge technology and make a real impact on millions of customers.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong IT systems knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As a Backend Platforms Engineer within the UK VOD Support team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring Sky’s Video On Demand platforms remain robust, scalable, and future‑ready.
You’ll leverage your technical expertise to optimise backend systems, deliver innovative solutions, and provide advanced support for production environments.
This role is critical to maintaining seamless content delivery for millions of customers while driving continuous improvement across our platforms.
- What you’ll do
- Configure, install, and support VOD systems to meet evolving business requirements.
- Perform proactive maintenance of software applications and operating systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive configuration and support documentation.
- Lead and manage assigned projects, delivering services aligned with strategic objectives.
- Oversee system and server administration to guarantee high availability and reliability for authorised users.
- Maintain multi‑site network operations and backend infrastructure through regular updates and monitoring.
- Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and security issues, implementing long‑term solutions to prevent recurrence.
- What you’ll bring
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or another related technical discipline.
- Strong knowledge of IT systems engineering and backend infrastructure.
- Experience in system capacity planning, functional configuration, and auditing.
- Familiarity with system planning tools and performance analysis.
- Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in coding/scripting with one or more languages: Python, Java, PHP, HTML, Bash/Shell.
- Experience with Oracle DB and SQL.
- Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux system configuration and administration.
- Expertise in monitoring and observability tools such as Data Miner, Splunk, Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, and Vector.
- Team overview
You’ll be part of a dynamic team that underpins Sky’s VOD services, ensuring millions of customers enjoy world‑class entertainment.
This is an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technology, solve complex challenges, and make a tangible impact on the future of digital media delivery.
Benefits
- Sky Q TV subscription.
- Exclusive rates for Sky Glass.
- 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 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.
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