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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
What you'll do:
Serve as a technical role model, leading innovative and continuous improvement initiatives across distributed software systems.
Guide significant project discussions, emphasising empowerment and transparency, while focusing on strategic long-term organisational goals.
Provide mentorship by engaging in technical decision-making processes, conducting code reviews, and ensuring quality assurance.
Drive collaboration and network across teams to foster discussions on technical synergies and integration, such as with microservices.
Advocate for and implement distributed architecture and best practices in software engineering, contributing to the Architecture Advisory Forum and Architecture Decision Records.
Participate actively in the work intake process, delivering early high-level guidance on project complexity, feasibility, level of effort, and architectural impact.
Perform Proof of Concept work to anticipate and mitigate future project risks, while ensuring that opportunities are available to all team members.
Engage in hands-on development, demonstrating best practices in coding and architecture, and keeping your technical skills sharp and up-to-date.
What you'll bring:
Extensive experience as a software architect and developer across diverse software stacks, with a proven track record of providing technological leadership.
3+ years of solid hands-on experience with creating, testing, and operating serverless AWS solutions. Ideally, in highly complex environments and within an enterprise context.
Independent problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide support and direction to the team.
A proactive and relentless approach to improve processes and systems.
Exceptional command of the English language, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A history of sharing knowledge, such as published blog posts or contributions to open source projects, is highly regarded.
Prior experience in the Media industry is beneficial, but not mandatory.
Team overview
Product Delivery
Want to deliver brilliant products and unmissable entertainment that grips millions of households? Our 1000 strong, Product Delivery team does everything from developing innovative AI technology to creating the best HDR viewing experience for TV products. From Sky Go to Sky Q & Sky Glass, we take our products to the next level and make them more agile and reliable with every release.
The rewards
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you'll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.
Your office space
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
We'd love to hear from you
Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.
But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.