DevOps Engineer at Sky UK, Portsmouth, South East England

Company Overview:
Sky UK is a leading technology and entertainment company in the United Kingdom, offering a wide range of TV, broadband, and mobile services to millions of customers. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Sky UK is at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge solutions to enhance the digital experience for its users.

Key Responsibilities For DevOps Engineer:
- Collaborate with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff to manage code releases.
- Implement automation tools and frameworks for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
- Design, build, and maintain the infrastructure and configuration management.
- Monitor the infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
- Implement security best practices throughout the infrastructure.
- Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery testing.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Ruby, or Shell.
- Experience with automation tools like Jenkins, Ansible, or Chef.
- Solid understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Desired Skills:
- Certification in DevOps or relevant field.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools like Nagios, Prometheus, or ELK stack.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Understanding of networking concepts and protocols.

Compensation & Benefits:
The annual salary range for the DevOps Engineer position at Sky UK in Portsmouth, South East England, is between £45,000 to £60,000, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to competitive pay, Sky UK offers a comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions, healthcare coverage, employee discounts, and opportunities for career development and training.

How to Apply:
To apply for the DevOps Engineer role at Sky UK, please visit our careers website and submit your CV along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Thank you for considering a career with Sky UK.