Sr DevOps Engineer, Playout
About The Position
NBCU is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join NBCU’s Distribution Engineering organization. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of Agile and DevOps principles. The Senior DevOps Engineer will design and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and ensure the stability and performance of NBCU’s core Playout platform. You will work on complex systems, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of broadcast and media distribution technologies.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related discipline.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, infrastructure automation, and cloud operations.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform).
- Expertise in AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud environments.
- Advanced skills in CI/CD orchestration tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Solid experience with containerization and Kubernetes orchestration.
- Strong Linux administration and networking knowledge in cloud environments.
- Skilled in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, YAML, Ruby, or JavaScript.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies for project execution.
- A mindset focused on automation and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to IP video technologies and streaming workflows.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, Grafana).
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and security best practices.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.
- Automate deployment processes and maintain cloud-based production systems for optimal performance.
- Embed security, quality checks, and automated testing into the delivery pipeline.
- Support release cycles, ensuring smooth deployments across development, staging, and production environments.
- Research and adopt emerging technologies and vendor solutions to enhance infrastructure and workflows.
- Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform for resource provisioning.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to meet technical and business requirements.
- Diagnose and resolve complex system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Establish monitoring, logging, and metrics frameworks for pipeline and system health.
- Recommend best practices and process improvements to optimize DevOps operations.
- Provide Tier 2 support for operational and on-air engineering teams.
Benefits
- This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
