Senior Automation Engineer

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

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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.

We're tinkers, coders, and problem solvers . And we make it happen.

Better products. Smarter platforms. And better ways of working.

Working in Tech at Sky means building what's next - from automation platforms that keep Sky Q reliable, to tools that help engineers ship safely at scale.

We're looking for a Senior Automation Engineer to help us evolve our Python based automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and tooling that power the Sky Q experience. You'll use your engineering craft to remove friction, increase quality, and enable teams to deliver features to millions of customers with confidence.

• Design, build and maintain Python-based automation frameworks and tools that support end-to-end testing and operational workflows for Sky Q services.

• Develop, extend and optimise CI/CD pipelines (primarily in Jenkins) to ensure fast, reliable and repeatable delivery of software into multiple environments.

• Work hands on in Linux environments , scripting, configuring and troubleshooting automation jobs, agents and infrastructure to keep pipelines healthy and scalable.

• Collaborate with product engineering teams maintaining our Django and React applications , embedding automation into their workflows and improving observability and reliability.

• Introduce and integrate new tooling - including AI assisted development and test tools - to improve developer productivity, coverage and feedback cycles.

• Champion engineering best practices across the squad: code reviews, pair programming, clean code, robust testing strategies and continuous improvement.

• Act as a technical go to for automation , mentoring other engineers and helping shape the roadmap for our automation and test platforms.

• Advanced Python engineering capability - deep, hand s - on experience designing, building and maintaining robust automation frameworks using clean, modular, well tested code.

• High proficiency with CI/CD (Jenkins, Pipelines, CasC ) - able to architect, optimise, and troubleshoot complex pipelines, agents and integrations in large scale delivery environments.

• Strong Linux / VM operational expertise - confident working across distributed systems, debugging services, managing environments, and resolving complex infrastructure issues.

• Experience supporting or building web-based systems (e.g. Django backends and React frontends) and integrating them into automated pipelines.

• Solid competency in database operational support - capable of maintaining database related workflows, debugging data issues and supporting services used within automated pipelines.

• Competent API development experience - able to develop or extend backend APIs (e.g., Django/DRF) and integrate them seamlessly into automated workflows.

• Good awareness and some practical experience with AI a ssisted engineering workflows - such as using LLMs for automation tasks, applying ML assisted testing techniques, or experimenting with MCP style tooling to enhance productivity.

• Experience working effectively within Agile delivery teams - contributing to cross functional collaboration, communicating clearly, and supporting shared outcomes.

• An inclination toward continuous improvement - proactively seeking better ways of working, improving reliability, and helping raise engineering standards across the team.

You'll join the Sky Q engineering organisation within Global Product Experience Engineering - the teams who build, test and run the platforms behind one of Sky's flagship products.

Our automation squad works at the heart of delivery:

• Building and evolving the automation frameworks and pipelines used by multiple cross functional teams.

• Enabling fast, safe releases to production environments.

• Partnering with squads across Sky Q to embed automation thinking from the start of each initiative.

There's a reason people love working here. As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a wide ranging benefits package, plus the chance to work with cutting e dge tech on products used by millions. From development opportunities and community groups, through to discounts and wellbeing support - we'll give you the tools and environment to do the best work of your career.

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.

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