Senior Systems Engineer

This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

JOB DETAILS  JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent
DEPARTMENT:
Chief Operating Group

LOCATION:

Office Base is London Light House. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF

THE ROLE  To lead the development and delivery of infrastructure automation and analytics solutions that enhance operational efficiency across BBC platforms. The role focuses on building resilient, scalable systems using modern Dev Ops practices, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Join a forward-thinking Automation & Analytics team that's transforming how BBC operates behind the scenes. You'll work on high-impact initiatives-from patch orchestration to real-time reporting-using cutting-edge tools and cloud-native technologies. We foster a culture of experimentation, ownership, and technical excellence.
YOUR

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:  
• Design and implement infrastructure automation workflows using tools like Rundeck, Ansible, and Terraform

• Build and maintain containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployments

• Develop analytics pipelines and reporting dashboards using Python, SQL, and cloud-native services

• Automate patching, compliance checks, and system health monitoring across hybrid environments

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate operational needs into technical solutions

• Contribute to Agile delivery, code reviews, and continuous integration practices

• Stay current with emerging tools and technologies, recommending improvements to existing platforms
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience in infrastructure automation using tools like Rundeck, Ansible, or Power Shell

• Strong hands-on skills in containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Exposure to data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, Prometheus )

• Experience with patching workflows, system compliance, and operational monitoring

• Ability to evaluate and adopt emerging tools to improve platform reliability and efficiency.

DESIRABLE:

• Familiarity with BBC tooling such as Splunk, Sentinel One, Confluence, or Service Now

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and serverless architecture

• Advanced Python and SQL skills for building analytics pipelines and automated reporting

• Understanding of security best practices and audit frameworks

• Experience mentoring junior engineers or contributing to open-source automation projects
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