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Platform Engineer

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London

Technology

About the Role

At ITV, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Media & Entertainment space, Entertaining with purpose, connecting millions through creativity every day.

As a Platform Engineer in the Zoo 55 Tech Squad, you will be highly hands-on in building the digital tools and infrastructure that power our global media operations. Working alongside the Senior Platform Engineer, you will develop the Ingest Portal, write essential automation scripts, and integrate our Central Work Board via enterprise APIs, directly contributing to the team's high-velocity delivery.

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Requirements

Extensive experience as a Software Engineer, Platform Engineer, or Backend Developer.
Strong coding skills in Python or Node.js, with a solid understanding of API development and integration.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and containerisation (Docker).
Experience using Git version control and participating in code reviews within an agile team environment.
Interest or experience in digital media workflows, video processing, or metadata management.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset, ready to tackle operational blockers hands-on.

Benefits

Flexible working with a range of options
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at ITV

Common questions candidates ask about this role and ITV's workplace

ITV is a global production and distribution business that creates, owns, and distributes high-quality content for multiple platforms worldwide. It serves as a leading creative powerhouse, connecting with audiences globally through compelling storytelling and innovative production. ITV supports a wide array of functions globally, including creative development, content production (scripted and unscripted), post-production, international sales, and format distribution.

Please review the specific job listing or contact ITV's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

ITV is an established organization in its industry. The company focuses on maintaining a supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Key benefit categories include: Time Off & Work-Life Balance, Financial & Security, Health & Wellness, Career Development. For this role specifically, benefits include: Flexible working with a range of options, 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. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as We Pull Together and Creativity Drives Everything and Authentic Inclusion.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Inclusive Culture Where Everyone Belongs and Investment in People Development.

ITV has a supportive and collaborative culture, recognized as a loved place to work by its team members.

ITV currently has 11 open positions. They are hiring across departments like ITV Studios America (Scripted), Media Production, Technology. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/itv/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact ITV's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.