Monitoring Senior Software Developer
Annual
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 Monitoring Senior Software Developer plays a key role in designing , implementing , and maintaining advanced monitoring solutions across broadcast and media systems . Working within a cross- functional engineering team, this role focuses on developing scalable , reliable , and customizable monitoring tools , such as Dataminer and other platforms , to ensure high service availability and operational efficiency . What you'll do:
- Design and develop advanced monitoring solutions using platforms like Dataminer , Grafana , and custom integrations across broadcast and media infrastructures .
- Implement and maintain real- time monitoring and observability across broadcast and media systems , ensuring high availability and performance.
- Collaborate with cross- functional teams to define monitoring requirements and translate them into scalable , reusable and innovative technical solutions .
- Integrate monitoring tools with CI/CD pipelines , infrastructure as code , and automation frameworks .
- Develop and maintain dashboards and alerting rules to support proactive incident detection and resolution.
- Apply DevOps and SRE principles to improve system reliability , reduce toil , and enhance operational workflows .
- Contribute to the evolution and the optimization of monitoring architectures , adopting modern development practices such as containerization , microservices , and API- first design.
- Participate in code reviews , technical discussions , and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
- Support the onboarding and customization of third-party monitoring solutions and external components , ensuring seamless integrati on with existing infrastructure .
- Play a key role in connecting strategy and analysis wit development and platform operations , fostering alignment and shared ownership throughout the entire monitoring lifec ycle -from requirement definition to solution design and implementation .
- Proven experience in developing and integrating monitoring solutions , ideally with tools like Dataminer , Grafana , or similar platforms .
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices , including CI/CD, infrastructure as code , versioning and automation.
- Expertise with DevOps and cloud -native tools .
- Familiarity with SRE principles , especially around observability , incident response , and reducing operational toil .
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as C# and Python .
- Experience working with APIs , telemetry systems , and data pipelines for metrics and logs .
- Ability to design and maintain custom dashboards , alerting logic , and monitoring workflows .
- Knowledge of containerized environments ( e.g ., Docker, Kubernetes ) and cloud -native architectures .
- Proven drive for continuous improvement and system reliability , excellent communication skills for effective cross-team collaboration and mentorship , and the strategic vision necessary to develop future -proof solutions .
- 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