Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

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.

Your New Role: As a DevOps Application Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the operational excellence of our cloud-based applications. You will be responsible for monitoring and optimizing application performance, tracking cloud metrics, and developing new serverless solutions using PHP and the Symfony framework. Your work will ensure our applications are reliable, scalable, and continuously improving to meet business needs.

Your Role Accountabilities:

Cloud Metrics & Performance Tracking

• Monitor application and infrastructure metrics using cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Generate regular reports on application health, usage, and performance for stakeholders.

Dev/Enhance/Support of Cloud-Based Serverless Applications

• Design, develop, and deploy new serverless applications using PHP and the Symfony framework.
• Partner with external vendors who design & build rapid prototypes and build out the operations model and take ownership of backend support
• Implement best practices for cloud-native development, including scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with product owners and other engineers to deliver innovative solutions aligned with business goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Automate operational tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and contribute to knowledge sharing and process enhancements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems.

Qualifications & Experiences:

Required

• 3+ years of experience in application development and/or DevOps engineering.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and the Symfony framework.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), especially serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Familiarity with cloud monitoring, logging, and performance tracking tools.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred

• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and API management.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Background in media, entertainment, or technology industries.
• Advanced skills in monitoring, logging, and security for cloud-native applications.

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.