Sr DevOps Engineer, Playout

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
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.
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.
Note: This role does not involve 24/7 on-call duties; Tier 1 handles first-level support.
Qualifications
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.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
• 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.
Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee's residence.
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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $110,000 - $135,000.
We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
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Additional Information
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