Senior Network Test 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.

Group Communications & Infrastructure

Looking to be part of non-stop innovation? Join our Group Communications and Infrastructure team and you’ll work alongside experts in broadband, telephony, mobile, cloud and infrastructure. We’re the team that designs, builds, supports and maintains the telecoms networks across the whole Sky Group. Together, we help Sky broadband, mobile and TV enter new markets by creating a single and secure infrastructure for the amazing content and services that keep our customers coming back for more.

What you’ll do

• Review, understand and contribute to business requirements, high-level designs and low-level designs

• Prepare test plans and perform functional and non-functional network testing

• Record bugs and defects and work with vendors for resolution

• Own platforms for entire lifecycle of software and hardware. Own software, hardware and feature release roadmap by working with vendors

• Own and lead projects including those executed by other Network Testing engineers (both onshore and offshore)

• Possess detailed knowledge of hardware and software, service provider features and technologies

• Working with automation team to create, test and review automation scripts

• Make suggestions and deliver improvements to testing processes

What you’ll bring

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Fortinet firewalls (hardware and software). Experience with F5 load-balancers would be an added advantage

• Service Provider networking knowledge in Routing/Switching technologies such as ISIS, MPLS (LDP and SR), BGP, Layer2/3 VPNs, QoS

• Proven experience in network testing and knowledge of testing tools such as Ixia (IxNetwork, IxLoad), Spirent

• Python and GIT knowledge would be an added advantage.

• CCNP or equivalent certification would be an added advantage.

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

How you’ll work – hybrid working

The world has changed. And so have we. 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

Brick Lane:

Our Brick Lane office is in the heart of the East End of London. It’s part of a vibrant and varied community; close to street food, cafes, and shops.

The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10-minute walk.

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.