Platform Engineer

Job Reference:	300002891399492
Company:	ITV
Division:	Tech, Data & Product
Business Area:	Technology
Contract Type:	Perm Full time
Salary:	£50,000 - £60,000

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The Role

Data Platform Engineer

Location: London / Manchester - Hybrid

Salary: £50,000 -£60,000

Closing date: 10/11/2026

The Role
Our Central Data Team builds and manages data processes that fuel analytics and machine
learning at ITV. We cover Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Data
Governance and AI Innovation, and look to empower the organisation to make accurate and
informed data-driven decisions.
The Data Platform Team builds and maintains the infrastructure that underpins the
production, discovery, and consumption of data. You will be joining a team that delivers the
tools and capabilities to allow a range of users to work with data effectively, safely and
efficiently.
You will be challenged in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, but you’ll be given the
autonomy, mastery and purpose to succeed. We value smart work as much as hard work, so
you’ll be encouraged to automate wherever possible.

What You’ll Do (main responsibilities)

Deliver the technical implementation of our data platform, working closely with our
product owners, architects, and end users
Work with our Data Engineers to help design, build and maintain Data Products
delivering critical analytical data to people and systems
Help solve interesting and difficult technical challenges
Keep it simple by obeying the Principle of Least Astonishment
Help maintain a common set of tools and standardsHelp empower our data teams (Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Analysts) to
take ownership of the operation, performance and availability of our data services
Ensure that the Data Platform remains secure, well governed and well managed
Build out new capabilities for the platform with self-service in mind
Monitor the platform so that we are aware of any issues before our stakeholders are

What We’re Looking For (experience / skills you'll need)

Experience working with cloud infrastructure & platforms (ideally GCP)
Knowledge of infrastructure as code, containerisation, automation and monitoring
tools
Experience using version control tools (git)
Experience designing, building and operating highly available, highly scalable
systems
Understanding of data platforms and tooling in the data domain
Working knowledge of Unix based OS (Mac/Linux)

Key Criteria

Experience using a scripting programming language (e.g. python, ruby)
Be passionate about working within an agile, multidisciplinary devops team.
Be a team player who works well with their colleagues through sharing and
collaboration
Be a clear communicator that is also happy to have their work critiqued
Analytical thinker who loves to solve complex design challenges

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.

ITV is for everyone.

We create and showcase content by, with and for everyone, connecting and reflecting modern audiences. We are committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organisation and in everything we do.

As part of this commitment, we actively encourage applications for this role from candidates who are Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent, People of Colour, and candidates from working class backgrounds. 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*.

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.

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ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

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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