Sr. Engineer, Platform
London, England, gb
Job Description
:About News Corp
News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating
and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The
Company comprises leading businesses across a range of media, including: news and
information services, digital real estate services, book publishing, digital education, and sports
programming and pay-tv distribution.
About The Role
We have an exciting role for a Senior Platform Engineer who will be responsible for designing
and developing software solutions that streamline the automation of internal and external
products and platforms.
You will play a crucial role in accelerating NewsCorp's operations by minimizing manual tasks
and simplifying technology choice through self-service opportunities, api integrations, and
Paved Paths.
The position will require the ability to multitask and work independently, as well as work
collaboratively with teams, some of which may be geographically distributed.
This role reports to the Principal Platform Engineer within the Global Platform Engineering team.
Responsibilities:
● Design, develop, and maintain complex software applications, ensuring scalability,
performance, and reliability.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical
specifications, and ensure successful project delivery.
● Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding
standards.
● Conduct thorough testing and debugging of software components to identify and resolve
issues and ensure optimal functionality.
● Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and advancements in software
development, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes
and practices.
● Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, assisting them in their
professional growth and development.
● Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into
technical requirements and solutions.
● Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and suggestions for
improvement.
● Contribute to the documentation of software design, architecture, and processes.
● Continuously enhance your skills and knowledge through self-learning and professional
development opportunities.
Requirements:
● Hands-on experience (4+ years) in software development, with a proven track record of
delivering high-quality software solutions.
● Proficiency with programming languages and frameworks, with expertise in Python and
familiarity with Go
● Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best
practices.
● Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies and experience with automated
testing frameworks.
● Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and
resolve complex technical issues.
● Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in
cross-functional teams.
● Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work independently, and deliver results in a
fast-paced environment.
● Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
● Passion for continuous learning and keeping up with the latest trends and advancements
in software development.
● Experience with Agile development methodologies
Desired Technology Knowledge:
● Python, Bash, Go
● Terraform, Packer and IAC concepts
● Kubernetes, containers and associated tooling
● SDLC and GitOps
● CI/CD
● Amazon Web Services
● Google Cloud Platform
● MELT (Monitoring Events, Logging, Tracing)
● Unix OS
Job Category:
News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.
Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.