Principal Engineer(System)

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.

• With a clear understanding of roadmaps and longer-term strategic business goals - provide technical direction and leadership towards the delivery of excellent quality and sustainable software – minimising technical debt.

• Demonstrate expert proficiency within Sky’s technology stack to be able to guide and support with the delivery of software for high capacity, high traffic, high availability websites / systems.

• Play a key role towards the identification and adoption of new technologies and approaches, working towards improving the wider technical estate, associated processes and overall development experience.

• Facilitate and support with the technical analysis, solution design and integration-based phases of delivery.

• Play a proactive role with regards to the setup and ongoing maintenance of effective monitoring and alerting solutions across the Digital Service estate.

• Provide clear direction and leadership with regards to the handling of production issues and live incidents.

• Support with the recruitment process – identifying skills gaps and playing an active role towards the recruitment of excellent candidates into technical roles.

• Expert level full stack development skills and understanding of the JavaScript stack with a passion for improving and driving quality, performance, resilience and accessibility.

• Great communications skills with the ability to actively engage and build positive relationships with Commercial colleagues, Scrum Masters, Project Managers, Principal Engineers and other Tech Leads - supporting with the planning and estimation phases of roadmap items; providing technical guidance where required.

• Strong leadership skills and ethics with the ability to mentor senior level engineers and effectively delegate and empower others with regards to technical delivery.

• Be a forward-thinker through evaluating new technologies, producing Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), contribution to guilds, technical scrum of scrums and chapter meetings along with advocating the creation of technical documentation to encourage and promote knowledge sharing.

Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our UK&I Technology team and you’ll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You’ll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our UK and Ireland businesses, with a focus on customer innovations for Sky Glass. That’s not all. You’ll also design, develop and deliver digital services for millions of customers across the UK.  

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!

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.  

Leeds: Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. You can also blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.   

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.