CDN EngineerVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a relevant field is preferred.
• A background in CDN or web server/proxy configuration management is desirable but not required, as full CDN training will be provided to the right candidate.
• Sound understanding and use of TCP/IP, IPv4/v6, DNS, HTTP, TLS and load balancing in production.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based networking, firewall, security and data products is a plus.
• Skilled with using software repositories, CI/CD pipelines and writing test automation.
• Familiarity with large-scale, distributed performance testing, including Functional/Non-Functional Testing (NFT), is a plus.
• Use of automation, scripting and/or programming to solve problems and reduce effort.
• Well versed, working with SRE teams & technologies to assist safe, consistent technology operations.
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed, multi-cultural team, collaborating across time zones.

What you’ll do

• Design new and optimize existing content delivery designs to boost performance, improve resilience and expand features for our products and services.
• Focus on using log analysis and observability systems to troubleshoot, diagnose issues and drive in-depth analysis for rapid resolutions.
• Ensure diligent peer review of changes, contributing to our goal of improving reliability and reducing incidents.
• Bring your rigor and insight to the development of our FT and NFT test methods and procedures.
• Create and maintain operations runbooks and checklists for our production delivery.
• Participate in on-call rotation to resolve operational issues and performance degradation.
• Attain a comprehensive, technical understanding of how all NBCUniversal's streaming products and associated technologies operate.

About the position

Join us and build a streaming platform used by millions. At Sky Czech Republic, we’re building the tech backbone behind some of the world’s biggest streaming services. Ever heard of Peacock in the US or Sky Showtime across Europe, including the Czech Republic? They all run on our global streaming platform — a shared technological core where each service plugs in its own content and brand. Our platform serves millions of users worldwide — Peacock alone reaches over 40 million viewers in the US. Thousands of engineers across the globe help shape it, and our Prague tech hub plays a key role. We don’t just keep things running; we actively push the boundaries of streaming technology together with teams in Lisbon, London, and New York. In Prague, we work across a wide range of engineering domains: frontend development (mobile, TV, and web), backend (Java), platform engineering, content delivery networks, video playback (Golang), and data engineering (Python). Whatever your focus, you’ll work on technology used at truly global scale.

Benefits

• 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 fuelled.
• Premium Life Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our premium life insurance scheme.
• Fun Perks: Free tickets to Universal Theme Parks.