Backend Software Developer

We’re Sky, Europe’s biggest entertainment brand. Think top-quality shows. Breaking news. Innovative tech. Must-have products. Careers here mean the freedom and support you need to make an impact – pushing boundaries, creating solutions, hitting targets. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll enjoy plenty of benefits. Plus, experiences you’ll only find at Sky. 

“We are looking to add to the teams of passionate individuals who build and support the major web products of our Sky Sports brand across UK, Germany and Italy. You will be joining a friendly, established group of creative people, always looking to elevate and modernise the applications which millions of people rely on every day for information and entertainment.” – Bogdan Leonte, Engineering Manager

What you'll do

As a software developer, for, Group Digital Platforms, you’ll be pivotal in building Sky Sports web applications, as well as building and supporting connected upstream services.

• Produce clean, well-tested and documented code; demonstrate a strong understanding and application of modern software design principles. 

• Ensure all code written has appropriate and relevant test coverage  

• Work with stakeholders to elicit requirements, break down work into smaller items and ensure there is enough information available to progress with development 

• Release and support Sky Sports products into the live environment 

• Partake in code reviews within your squad and across the department. 

• Work with senior technical staff to advocate & advance modern software development processes 

• Be a part of Sky’s software engineering community and actively contribute to development meetings, guilds and wider Sky initiatives 

What you'll bring

• Strong and demonstrable understanding of PHP, JavaScript / Typescript, Python or similar, with experience in applying OOP paradigms in building containerised scalable applications.

• A strong understanding of popular source control and common branching and commit strategies .

• Knowledge of common CI/CD build & release tooling.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms - AWS, GCP, Azure.

• Strong grasp of web protocols.

• Knowhow of the key values and principles of Agile, including purpose of ceremonies and Agile estimating and planning. 

The Rewards
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences 

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. 

Within the Sports House you will join the teams of passionate individuals who build and support the major web products of our Sky Sports brand across UK, Germany and Italy. You will be joining a friendly, established group of creative people, always looking to elevate and modernise the applications which millions of people rely on every day for information and entertainment. 

Inclusion
We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation. 
At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.

And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you. 

Your office space

Leeds

Our Leeds city centre tech hub is within walking distance of Leeds train station and on local transport links to the wider Leeds area. A recent modern redesign provides a bespoke space for hybrid working teams, with an in-office subsidised cafe / restaurant and a mix of focus and recreation areas.

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.