Software Engineer

We don’t just believe in better. 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, Sky Stream 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.  

Role/Team overview   

This role sits in a business-critical domain responsible for application distribution and orchestration across the Sky Europe estate, reaching tens of millions of customer devices. The team is shaping a modern, aligned capability across Comcast, Sky and Comcast syndication partners globally, with a focus on scalable platforms, reliable delivery and strong engineering ownership.  

What you’ll do   

• Develop and deliver excellent quality software at high scale 

• Participate in the full software lifecycle, including support and continuous integration 

• Contribute to the technical direction of the team  

• Provide guidance and mentoring to other developers on the team 

• Share and generate new ideas, provide constructive and useful feedback to peers 

• Work with internal Sky teams, external vendors and colleagues in Comcast in the US  

What you’ll bring    

Essential criteria:    

• Commercial experience with at least one modern programming language  

• Experience building and supporting production software systems  

• Experience with code review, automated testing, debugging and continuous integration  

• Proven ability to write maintainable, performant and well-structured code  

• Experience working with and continuously improving CI/CD in an agile team 

• Good communication skills and willingness to learn across the stack 

Desirable skills and experience:   

• Experience with Go or TypeScript 

• Experience with AWS cloud services and serverless architectures 

• Experience with containers, Kubernetes or infrastructure as code  

• Experience with MySQL or similar relational databases  

• Experience working with observability and operational tooling 

• Experience with solution design 

Benefits and perks   

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:    

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema     

• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution   

• Private healthcare with mental health support    

• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance    

• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect    

• Sharesave and Tech schemes    

• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences   

How you’ll work   

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are X days in the office per week.   

Your office base    

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.  

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. 

Who we are   

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.  

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited 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 as early as you can.   

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.   

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. 

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.