Fullstack Software Engineer

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 

• Create applications that scale predictably, facilitate development across multiple developers and teams and promote maintainability and extensibility.   

• Enhance and support existing production applications/platforms. 

• Design, develop, test and support new micro-service applications.  

• Write clean code that meets industry standards while adhering to best practices. 

• Debug application issues by identifying root causes and proposing effective solutions. 

• Collaborate effectively within/across teams (e.g., QA engineers) during all stages of the SDLC process from design through deployment. 

• Maintain up-to date knowledge about emerging technology trends. 

• Actively participate in agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retros and refinement and estimation sessions.

What you'll bring:

Must have:

• Extensive system development knowledge with .NET and C#.

• Extensive experience with relational databases (e.g. Oracle,  SQL Server).

• Extensive knowledge of software engineering best practices (e.g. OOAD, SOLID, TDD, API First/ REST API).

• Extensive knowledge of agile software development methodologies (e.g. Scrum).

• Extensive experience of working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Octopus Deploy, Team City, Jenkins).

• Extensive experience of working with Git (VCS).

• Extensive experience of test automation (e.g. using pytest).

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​Nice to have:

• Applied knowledge of Message Broker (e.g. ActiveMQ).

• Applied knowledge of Javascript, web front-end technologies. (React/Redux etc.).

• Applied knowledge of containerised software development (e.g. Docker).

• Applied knowledge of document database (e.g. Couchbase).

• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Kafka, Java, Groovy 

Team Overview 

Content technology and innovation 

Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content. 

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  

Osterley 

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.