Site Reliability Operations Engineer I
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Who We Are...
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Site Reliability Operations Specialist - I
About Us
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Job Summary
The Site Reliability Operations (SRO) is a global team which is part of the wider Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) department who are responsible for global technology reliability and operations across Warner Bros. Discovery's Streaming platforms.
SRO is the first point of contact for technical and operational issues within Warner Bros. Discovery's Streaming division. The SRO teams are responsible for initiating the major incident process, triaging technical problems, conducting content QC validations and action mitigations where applicable, to provide our streaming customers a best-in-class service.
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The Site Reliability Operations Specialist - I role supports an extensive suite of Live, VOD, OTT/Digital Playout via client applications. You will report to the Operations Manager and be part of a 24/7 team of other Specialists.
You will focus on the overall stability of our streaming systems including both VOD and Live content on TNT Sports, Eurosport, Discovery Plus, HBO MAX, and CNN brands. Think Olympics, Premier League, Champions League, Tennis Grand Slams and Tour de France as a start. You will also learn about our Cloud infrastructure and help support our major VOD (White Lotus, Euphoria, House of Dragon) and market launch releases.
The position requires you to be on-site and is a shift based role, requiring flexibility with working hours as weekends and public holidays are some of our busiest times. For major events/launches, you may be required to work overnight. You will be working as part of a unified team, which consists of members from multiple disciplines. You'll be monitoring quality of service, quality of experience and non-linear output, as well as supporting digital OTT cloud infrastructure.
You will be expected to use your operational analytics and incident management skills to provide support for all issue areas, working with support teams/engineers for a swift resolution to any technical issues. You will also be expected to support and educate your team members about new processes, while independently keeping your technical know-how up to date.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support during major product and content launch events.
- Provide triage support by interrogating systems.
- Recreate customer facing issues across a variety of devices
- Escalate incidents internally within the team for further support.
- Issue communications to business users in the event of an incident.
- Provide daily incident status reporting to business users.
- Update department support documentation promptly to reflect all changes (Knowledgebase, run books, etc..).
Qualifications
- Previous experience in digital media.
- Knowledge of OTT content systems and workflows.
- Working knowledge of Confluence, MS Suite or similar computer software systems.
- Education - Preferred bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Preferred - Multilingual, English as well as other local languages.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary, with annual salary reviews, and annual discretionary performance bonuses.
- Career progression opportunities within our rapidly expanding company.
- Private medical and dental Healthcare (regional specific).
- Competitive paid time off (including national holidays).
How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Company Outings
- Snacks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K)
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Access to Online Courses
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)