Senior JS/Typescript 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. 

We are looking to add to our team of passionate individuals within Group Digital Platforms who build and support the major mobile and web products of our Sky Sports and Sky News 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.

What you'll do

As a Senior Developer within Client Experiences, you will be pivotal in developing our Backend for Frontend (BFF) platform, a key component of our News & Sports mobile applications.

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

• Build, support and improve coding standard methodologies to develop high-quality, maintainable and testable code

• Contribute to the technical direction of the team and help guide the team towards scalable and maintainable solutions

• Champion and mentor peers in software development standard methodologies and best of breed technology

• Work with a self-organising and multi-functional Agile team adopting a test-driven mindset

• Help ensure communication and collaboration is strong across the team

• Take a proactive role with production issues and release management

• Support our backend applications and services out of hours on a rota basis

What you'll bring

• A strong and demonstrable understanding of Typescript and Javascript along with extensive experience in building full stack web applications

• A DevOps mindset with knowledge of cloud technologies and practises, including Kubernetes and AWS

• Experience with all parts of the development process, such as monitoring and observability, automated CI/CD pipelines, APIs and backend integrations while collaborating closely in a multi-functional team

• Experience using Test-driven approaches to deliver enterprise-quality code

• Creativity and keenness to push forward internal development through participating in guilds, sharing knowledge and keeping on top of the newest technologies

• Experience working with mobile applications and/or cross platform technology

Department overview: 

We’re the Product Hub. We’re the team behind your favourite Sky products and the platforms that power them. We make every moment magical, everywhere. Our team is made up of self-motivated, big thinkers who have a knack for solving problems and find new ways to captivate millions of customers by putting them at the heart of everything we do. From Sky Glass, Sky Q, Peacock and NOW to News and Sports apps, we make entertainment even better and we can’t wait to get started on what’s next.

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.

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 

Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There’s also 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. 

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.

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. 

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you. 

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

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