Job Description

Join us and build a streaming platform used by millions.

At SkyCzechRepublic, we’rebuildingthetechbackbonethatpowerssome of theworld’sbiggeststreamingservicesEverheard of Peacock in the U.S.,or SkyShowtime in theCzechRepublic? Theyall run on ourglobalstreamingplatform—a kind of technologicalskeletonwhereeachserviceplugs in itsowncontent and brandingOurplatformservesmillions of usersworldwide Just to giveyouan idea—Peacockalone has 40 millionusers in the U.S.

Thousands of engineersglobally are shapingthisplatform, and ourPraguetech hub is a key part of thateffortButwedon’t just keeptheenginerunning—wepushthetechboundaries of what’spossible, alongsideteamsfromLisbon, London, and New York. Here in Prague, wehaveteamsspecializing in frontenddevelopment (including mobile, TV, and web), backenddevelopment (Java), DevOps & PlatformEngineering, AWS, and datascience

What is the plot?

We are looking for a Platform Engineer to join the Developer Platform Engineering- Edge Delivery Team and help drive improvements and new features for our multi-CDN services, supporting the Web and API traffic for our Global Streaming Platform.

Our department provides the platform infrastructure and capabilities for our developers, SREs, and client teams. By fostering innovation and maintaining stability, we ensure that our teams can efficiently build and support cutting-edge solutions that meet our customers' needsYou'll be supporting an exciting roadmap of enhancements that span across multiple teams.

What role will you play?

As a Platform Engineeryou’ll be joining our Edge Delivery team which consists of team members based in Prague and London. You will be working with various developers and engineers from other teams located across Prague, the United Kingdom, Lisbon, and the Unites States of America.

This role requires a strong technical background in CDN technologies, edge integration, and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on optimizing content delivery and ensuring high performance and stability for our streaming services.

Your daily tasks:

• Multi-CDN Management: Design, implement, and manage multi-CDN configurations to ensure optimal content delivery and redundancy.

• Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor CDN performance, analyse metrics, and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability and low latency.

• Edge Integration: Work with edge technologies to enhance CDN capabilities and improve user experience for global streaming services.

• API and Web Services Support: Ensure seamless integration and performance of Web and API services across multiple CDNs.

• Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security, to ensure cohesive support for streaming services.

• Security and Compliance: Implement security measures and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for CDN and edge services.

• Documentation and Reporting:Maintain comprehensive documentation of CDN configurations and provide regular performance reports.

• Support: To partake in the team support and on-call rota for services managed by the team for our multi-CDN estate and services

What skills do you need to play your role well?

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of CDN providers (e.g., Cloudflare, Akamai, Fastly), content caching, and network fundamentals.

• Cloud Infrastructure: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Pulumi

• Networking: Proficiency in networking protocols, load balancing, and traffic management.

• Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex technical issues.

• Collaboration: Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Security: Understanding of security practices and ability to implement security measures.

• Development & Automation: Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as Golang, Python, or TypeScript. Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, an understanding of Kubernetes Operators, and interest or experience in using Nix for managing development environments

• Growth Mindset: An enthusiasm and aptitude for learning new skills and practices, constantly keeping up with the latest developments in the relevant field.

How do you land the role?

We like to keep our recruitment process simple, transparent, and respectful:

• First touch: An open chat with one of our recruiters about your experience, goals, and motivation.

• First interview: A conversation with your future manager or teammates about the role and team.

• Technical interview: A chance to demonstrate your skills on real-world problems, no trick questions.

What can you expect in return?

• Global Impact: Work in an international environment on cutting-edge technology that scales globally.

• People-First Culture: We care about our people just as much as we care about the stability of our platform.

• Performance Bonuses: Earn an annual bonus based on your performance.

• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a mix of office and home working.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours to help you balance work and life.

• 25 days of holidays.

• 5 days of on-demand leave (sick days).

• 2 days of paid community volunteering leave.

• 1 day of paid leave for moving house.

• Wellbeing Allowance: 18,000 CZK per year to invest in your personal wellbeing.

• Fitness Perks: Get a fully covered Multisport card or a 950 CZK monthly contribution to a Benefit Card.

• Meal Allowance: 225 CZK per day to keep you fueled.

• Premium Life Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our premium life insurance scheme.

• Fun Perks: Free tickets to Universal Theme Parks.