Cloud and Platforms Architect

 

Group Technology

Permanent | Full Time

White City, London | Hybrid

Hiring range: £90,000 - £100,000

 

Your work matters to millions.

 

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. 

 

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. 

 

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

 

 

Your impact sends ripples.

 

The team

 

Technology underpins everything we do. It’s why we’re able to create great content and deliver it to our viewers. It drives new commercial opportunities. And it makes communication and collaboration easier than ever.

 

In a fast-changing world, we not only make sure our systems work effectively but our Technology teams are spearheading the transformation to a digital-first business. There’s never been a more exciting time to join our team. 

 

The role

 

As ITV Group Technology Cloud and Platform Architect, you’ll support the Principal Network and Solution Architect, Cloud Product Managers and platform engineering teams  in creating the vision and strategy for ITV’s multi-cloud adoption, supporting ITV’s streaming platforms, applications and data.

 

You will be working with the architecture team, Chief Architect, technology leadership, business sponsors, cyber security team, operational teams and managed service providers to ensure that ITV’s Cloud and on-premise platforms are fit for purpose. You will provide strategy, design and implementation oversight to support ITV’s technology and business teams.

 

The role will entail but not be limited to:

• Consulting with technical and non technical stakeholders to identify business requirements and opportunities and then build solution proposals, guiding them through the full project lifecycle
• Designing and integrating IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform
• Deploying and managing Infrastructure as Code - Terraform, Ansible, Cloudformation, Python, Powershell, GitOps, Policy as Code
• Working with container environments and container orchestration tools. E.g., Docker, Kubernetes
• Managing operating systems, including Linux and Windows
• Optimising cloud infrastructure performance for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Utilising automation tools for streamlining processes
• Influencing and developing relationships through confident, engaging, professional, high-impact interactions
• Utilising visibility/observability solutions. e.g., Platform Monitoring, User Experience Monitoring, Application Performance Monitoring, Application Resource Monitoring

• Dedication to fostering a digitally led, inclusive, and creative work environment

 

 

 

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Significant experience working as a Solution Architect, with hands-on experience with major cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure.
• In-depth experience in designing and integrating IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in Data Centre virtualization platforms, Compute, SAN, Storage, Data Protection and Virtualization.
• A good understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, Direct Connect/Expressroute, VPNs, subnets, firewalls and cloud native security, and load balancers.
• Knowledge and/or experience with DevOps practices. DevOps methodologies, DevOps tools, Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Engineering.

• Hands-on experience with agile and waterfall architecture at scale at all levels

 

Qualifications (Desirable):

 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

 

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Demonstrable experience working in project delivery and design roles within cloud platform engineering or architecture, ideally within a media / broadcast environment
• Self motivated, delivery focused, problem solver, with effective communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders both internally and externally including 3rd party suppliers
• A personal leadership style that creates an enjoyable, high-performance culture that encourages collaboration and inspires
• Expertise in creating secure and scalable cloud solutions
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud architectures
• Proven track record in multi-cloud environments

ITV is for everyone.

 

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

 

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. 

 

Find out more about applying with a disability.

 

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

 

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

 

 

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including

 

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
  
  
  

 

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