Senior Platform Engineer

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This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. 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 Senior Platform Engineer will ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of our backend services and supporting infrastructure for Node.js applications. You will play a pivotal role in evolving how our TypeScript/Node.js services are deployed, observed , and scaled across Cloud and multiple regions. Collaborating closely with engineering, platform, and product teams, you will lead technical initiatives to enhance system resilience, observability, and delivery throughout the entire lifecycle - from development to production. What you'll do Optimise the performance of TypeScript/Node.js-based GraphQL service, identifying and resolving issues related to memory, latency, and throughput under high load Manage and evolve Kubernetes deployments using Helm, with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and efficient use of AWS resources Advance observability by integrating and standardising monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions (e.g., OpenTelemetry , AWS CloudWatch) Enhance caching and delivery strategies using in-memory stores (e.g., Redis) and edge delivery networks to improve performance and reliability Ensure seamless integration with ingress and networking layers, collaborating with platform teams to resolve constraints and optimise service behaviour Develop and maintain automated build and release pipelines using Docker, Jenkins, and infrastructure-as-code to support rapid, safe delivery Work collaboratively across engineering, SRE , and support teams to proactively identify issues and deliver improvements Provide technical leadership in debugging, performance tuning, and infrastructure design, mentoring team members and sharing best practices Contribute to the continuous improvement of the application codebase, infrastructure, and deployment processes What you'll bring Extensive experience with Node.js and TypeScript in production, especially for GraphQL APIs and monorepo environments Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and Helm, including autoscaling, deployment strategies, and multi-region AWS operations Strong observability skills using metrics, logs, and tracing tools ( OpenTelemetry , AWS CloudWatch, or similar) Experience designing and implementing caching strategies and working with CDNs to optimise service responsiveness Proficient with Docker and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar), with a focus on automation, reliability, and infrastructure-as-code Strong scripting and debugging skills in Bash and TypeScript Familiarity with AWS services and best practices for cloud-native deployments Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working in cross-functional teams and mentoring others Commitment to code quality, security, and continuous improvement within a collaborative, agile environment Team overview Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop 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, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. 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

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: 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, London 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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Location:
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Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
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