DevOps Team Lead

DevOps Engineering Lead Infrastructure & Automation

Are you ready to be part of a team shaping the future of digital media and entertainment technology? Join a forward-thinking technology company delivering next-generation platforms and services to millions of users across the UK and Europe.

Were seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to lead infrastructure development and automation initiatives. This role is ideal for someone passionate about scalable systems, continuous delivery, and seamless collaboration across development and operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead a specialist DevOps group tasked with building and supporting infrastructure and automation systems for software delivery.
• Drive the evolution of internal CI/CD pipelines, deployment frameworks, and operational workflows.
• Work alongside cross-functional teamsproduct owners, engineering, media systems, and monitoringto ensure reliable and scalable platform delivery.
• Ensure robust incident handling, service uptime, and system performance through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Manage infrastructure budgets and resource optimization strategies.
• Stay ahead of emerging DevOps tools and methodologies, integrating them into project workflows as relevant.
• Foster a high-performing, continuously learning team culture through mentoring and professional development.
• Manage the teams delivery scope, resource allocation, timelines, and agile development practices.

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong background in delivering complex infrastructure projects within agile, multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in designing resilient, scalable, and cost-conscious architectures in coordination with solutions architects.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring or upskilling other engineers.
• Advanced scripting and development experience (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Golang, or JavaScript).
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
• Hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux systems and modern DevOps toolchains.
• Working knowledge of GitOps (e.g., ArgoCD, FluxCD).
• Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong containerization background (Kubernetes, Docker) and associated tooling (Helm, Kustomize).
• Practical understanding of cloud security, networking protocols, and secure deployments.
• Experienced in observability stackslogging (e.g., ELK), monitoring (e.g., Prometheus), and tracing (e.g., Jaeger, OpenTelemetry).
• Cloud certifications (AWS, GCP, or similar) are advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, especially in high-availability environments (broadcasting or streaming experience is a plus).
• Enthusiastic, proactive team player with a passion for innovation.

About the Team

You'll be part of a high-impact DevOps unit within a leading media organization, collaborating with technical experts and creatives across multiple disciplinesfrom architecture and playout to distribution and post-production. Our team is lean, focused, and structured to deliver end-to-end solutionsefficiently moving from concept to deployment with a clear emphasis on quality and impact.

Technology & Innovation Culture

Our broader technology group comprises over 2,500 professionals across Europe, leveraging advanced platforms to deliver award-winning digital content. From live sports to premium entertainment, we blend technical strategy with operational excellence to redefine how audiences engage with media.

Why Join them?

They offer more than just a jobthis is a chance to contribute to cutting-edge digital experiences. Benefits include:

• Exclusive access to the latest in-home entertainment technology
• Competitive pension and healthcare offerings
• Discounts on mobile plans and broadband
• Special access to unique events, giveaways, and learning opportunities
• A culture that celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and growth