Sr DevOps Engineer, Playout

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.