Technical Lead - Experimentation

We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile and Sky TV products, 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:

• Upskilling and supporting squads on setting up experiments, both web and full stack.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Optimizely experimentation issues.

• Supporting the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for the use and implementation of Optimizely across the business.

• Work with technical leadership and the core engineering team to define and implement a technical roadmap of core improvements to the experimentation platform.

• Contribute to defining standards & best practices for experimentation with a view towards building a wider community of practice.

• Create high quality software using agile methodologies

• Utilise techniques such as TDD and Pair Programming

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

• Drive continuous improvement across the department

• Have plenty of opportunity to learn new things, particularly coaching and mentoring others

What you'll bring:

• Strong knowledge of experimentation platforms and associated features such as A/B testing, feature flagging etc. Knowledge of Optimizely ideal but not required as training will be provided.

• Good knowledge of React and NodeJS

• Strong Frontend experience with HTML and CSS.

• Knowledge of other technologies such as GraphQL and TypeScript.

• Demonstrable experience of software development for high capacity, high traffic, high availability websites/systems

• Delivery experience within agile projects

• A problem solving and creative thinking mindset

• Experience using monitoring and observability tools to drive continuous improvement

Team overview

Digital Technology is at the heart of providing outstanding customer service. We touch every part of a Sky customer’s experience meaning we tackle a wide range of problems creatively and no two days are the same. You will be joining a diverse team where the focus is collaboration, doing what’s best for the customer and our people, and having some fun whilst we do it.

You will work as part of a team focussed on enabling our engineers and the wider business to deliver a world class experience for our customers.

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

Leeds  

Leeds is home to two Sky offices; our contact centre and digital tech hub at Whitehall, and our Central Square customer sales centre right at the heart of the city. Our modern spaces, with subsidised cafes and dedicated break-out spaces, provide a balance for our hybrid working teams. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, or stay fit with local gym discounts  

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.