Software Engineer (C#/Java)

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’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.

What you'll do 

• Build cloud-based services and applications that form part of our Group Content Platform.

• Work across the full software development lifecycle - from design and implementation (primarily using C# & Java) through to testing, deployment and support.

• Contribute to the stability of our live services by supporting and enhancing existing applications & providing third-line production support once you’re up to speed.

• Collaborate with analysts, developers and testers in an Agile scrum team.

• Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and delivery planning.

What you'll bring 

• Solid experience in system development using .NET (C#) or Java Spring Boot, SQL (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., Couchbase, MongoDB).

• Comfortable working with agile delivery practices, clean code principles (like SOLID) and common patterns used in scalable application design.

• Working knowledge of JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React/Redux, Node.js).

• Exposure to CI/CD practices and tools (e.g. Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes), including version control and build tools (e.g. GitHub, TeamCity, Octopus Deploy).

• Experience writing automated integration tests (e.g. Pytest, Groovy, Spock).

• A team-first mindset, with strong communication skills and a willingness to take initiative.

• Experience working with systems that communicate asynchronously using message-oriented-middleware such as ActiveMQ or Kafka.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana is desirable.

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

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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.