Enterprise Platforms - Platform Engineer

Group Technology

Permanent | Hybrid

White City, London 

Hiring range: £65,000 - £75,000

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

 

Your work matters to millions.

 

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.  

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.  

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

 

Your impact sends ripples.

 

The role 

The Enterprise Platforms Platform Engineer will help evolve the Enterprise Platform, in line with changing business requirements for corporate application hosting.  

This exciting, broad role has responsibility for the development, implementation and continuous improvement and operations of the Enterprise Platforms product set, within Group Technology. The technology stack includes but is not limited to the following corporate hosting environments and platforms:

• AWS Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for Enterprise
• Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for Enterprise
• GCP Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Windows workloads
• SQL workloads
• Linux workloads
• Azure VMWare Solution (AVS) in Azure
• Citrix
• Jira
• LogicMonitor
• Puppet
• PowerShell

The role-holder is responsible for the provision and maintenance of an efficient, stable and secure platform for corporate application hosting, on premise and in the public cloud. 

The role holder will work as an SME in the areas of Linux and cloud, and also have the opportunity to expand their skill-sets to include Windows and SQL Server.

Main responsibilities

• Act as a SME in AWS and GCP and work to resolve complex technical issues on Linux based workloads
• Develop the Enterprise Platforms product set, including automation with IaC and configuration management tooling to drive efficiency and to solve problems related to infrastructure operations. 
• Operational responsibilities in AWS, Azure, GCP, Windows, SQL Server & Linux both in-hours and potentially out-of-hours in the future.
• Provide consultancy to business teams and application teams
• Work on multiple new demand and change requests from the business
• Build long-term, meaningful relationships with application teams and other central technology teams
• Codify central infrastructure components, including automation for Linux workloads, cloud technologies and supporting infrastructure, including, monitoring, backups, etc.
• Support MSPs and other 3rd parties with complex technical tasks
• Develop platform solutions and complex automation for Windows and  Linux using Puppet, PowerShell, T-SQL, BASH, Ruby 
• Be security conscious and make security a top priority in all engineering work
• Be operationally focussed and make reliability and supportability a top priority in all engineering work
• Have a firm eye on cost. Work with the Enterprise Platforms Product Manager and Head of FinOps to identify and execute on cost saving opportunities.
• Use appropriate service management tools, project management tools and communications tools to ensure that all stakeholders are kept up-to-date on progress of tasks 

Unusual challenges/ circumstances 

Will be required to participate in an out of hours rota for Priority 1 service impacting incidents, in the future.

May require travel to main ITV sites

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Excellent experience in Linux, which has led to a demonstrable deep technical understanding of the operating system
• Excellent experience of AWS and GCP, with a good technical knowledge of the platforms
• Excellent scripting experience, using languages such as Python and Bash
• Excellent experience with Terraform and Cloudformation
• Operational experience in Linux and cloud environments
• Experience of Scrum or Kanban-based agile delivery approaches, tools and measurement is essential
• Experience of automation using Powershell is highly desirable
• Experience in a Windows Server & SQL Server is highly desirable
• Experience of Azure is highly desirable
• Experience of engaging with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of liaising between technical experts and non-technical or business stakeholders
• Experience of platform engineering good practice, including orchestration, automation and software configuration management tools (ideally Puppet) is highly desirable
• Experience of implementing operating systems management toolsets for Windows and/or Linux platforms is desirable 

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Product focused: understands the importance of customer feedback and regular measurement to inform solution improvement and further development
• People focused: understands that the product is only as good as the team that develops and operates it.  A great team player who is able to chip in with whatever needs doing.
• Customer focused: Always working to deliver a high quality service to business teams who rely on our platforms. A desire to go the extra mile to empower the business.
• Delivery capability: Proven through execution of projects and/or product releases, working with a range of technical and business team members.  A working understanding of both agile and waterfall project delivery methodologies.
• Thrives in fast paced environments, where every day brings new and exciting challenges
• Keen to learn new technologies and a drive to develop their skills across a wide range of technologies, including Windows Server and SQL Server
• Enjoys working in advanced and complexity environments
• Confident communicator who can present a compelling and well-reasoned case for investment or change; ability to engage with stakeholders and customers confidently and communicate clearly and concisely
• Questioning and curious, demonstrates an appetite for change and a desire to improve and enhance the customer experience of platform technology
• Commercially aware: applies business context and able to represent company interests in conversations with suppliers and other third parties
• Passionate about technology with a keen interest in developments in Cloud and Automation technology and a strong knowledge of the trends in the industry and market place
• Demonstrates proactivity and a self-starting autonomous approach 
• Highly collaborative: Enjoys bouncing ideas, methods and technologies around a team to ensure the best approach is taken

 

ITV is for everyone.

 

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above) 

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. 

Find out more about applying with a disability.

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

 

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

 

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including: 

• Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
   

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Closing date: Thursday 20th March