Senior iOS Developer

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

• Design and implement features that improve user experiences across iOS devices, ensuring maintainability and extensibility.

• Collaborate on feature roadmaps to deliver high-quality apps for our users.

• Follow best practices in Swift, SwiftUI, and modern iOS architectures (e.g. MVVM-C, TCA).

• Write unit tests with XCTest and Swift Testing to maintain quality & ensure robustness.

• Stay updated with iOS trends and evaluate new technologies through prototypes and RFCs.

• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth within the team.

• Integrate third-party services securely, adhering to iOS security standards, Apple Developer best practices, and secure coding principles

• Use secure storage solutions like Keychain for iOS.

What you'll bring

• Excellent knowledge in Swift, SwiftUI, Concurrency, Memory Safety.

• Experience with dependency injection, and component-based architecture.

• Deep understanding of modern iOS architecture patterns such as MVVM-C, TCA, or similar. Familiarity with modularisation and composability strategies.

• Proficiency in Git and version control practices. Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Bitrise or Concourse.

• Strong testing skills with XCTest or Swift Testing & swift-snapshot-testing.

• Ability to identify and fix critical issues, bottlenecks and optimize performance in iOS applications using performance analysis tools like Instruments, Google Crashlytics or Dynatrace.

• Familiarity with Apple Developer best practices, including secure app deployment and compliance standards.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, able to resolve complex challenges effectively. Proven ability to take ownership and responsibility for delivering projects end-to-end.

• Excellent cross-team communication skills, working closely with designers, product managers, and engineers across multiple squads. Passion for mentorship and knowledge sharing, helping grow junior and mid-level engineers.

• Comfortable working in agile environments, collaborating effectively and adapting to change. Proactive in removing bottlenecks, unblocking others, and enabling the team’s success.

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

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.