Platform Support Engineer 1st Line
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · IT Support · Systems Engineering · Software Engineering
In short
Seeking a 1st Line Platform Support Engineer in London to maintain and resolve issues for critical broadcast platforms. Responsibilities include daily system checks, incident management using Jira, and collaborating with second-line teams to ensure service integrity. This role requires strong analytical skills, customer focus, and a passion for learning emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of assigned technical platforms, systems, interdependencies and operational risks.
- Carry out first-line investigation and resolution of platform, system and application issues.
- Perform daily system checks to verify operational integrity.
- Respond promptly to system dashboard alarms and Talkback queries.
- Investigate and resolve transmission-affecting incidents and faults.
- Log, update and manage incident tickets using Jira.
- Complete pre- and post-implementation checks following system changes through the Change Request process.
- Collect and analyse system logs to support investigations into service- and system-impacting issues.
- Work collaboratively with second-line Platform Engineering teams, Platform Principals and subject-matter experts to capture and share technical knowledge.
- Take ownership of your personal development and proactively build your technical and operational capabilities.
Requirements
- An understanding of linear and non-linear broadcast systems.
- Excellent customer focus, communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with good commercial awareness.
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
- Resilience, flexibility and the ability to remain effective under pressure.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about emerging technologies and platforms.
#IT Operations#Platform Support#Broadcast Systems