Backend Software Engineer

Job Description

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.

The Global Streaming Technology Operations team is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our innovative internal Operations Engineering team. We craft cutting-edge tools and digital experiences that empower our colleagues to deliver world-class streaming platforms for Sky & NBCU. Our work spans AI-assisted solutions, large-scale systems, and advanced visualisation dashboards, all aimed at predicting, identifying, and preventing disruptions for millions of global streaming customers. With the freedom to leverage modern technologies and direct accountability for impactful solutions, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of streaming technology operations.

What You'll Do
• Develop robust, efficient and well-tested software using languages like Go or Python, leveraging cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS and Azure.
• Develop and implement data ingests and APIs, leveraging GenAI, to enhance internal dashboards and apps.
• Craft clean, dependable code, elevating code quality and testing standards to enhance user experiences.
• Write and run automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability; perform manual testing when necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, solve technical challenges and deliver solutions for our stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies, contributing to best practices and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring
• Experience as a back-end engineer or developer, with proficiency in Python and/or Golang – the languages of choice for our team.
• Experience in running projects from initiation to production deployment autonomously, with familiarity in best practices for API versioning, documentation, and security, ensuring comprehensive and efficient design.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and practices covering areas such as automation, testing, pipelines, containerisation, and cloud technologies.
• Hands-on experience with GCP or AWS services, with practical application using services like PubSub, SQS, SNS, CloudSQL, RDS, Aurora, BigQuery, Redshift, Cloud Functions or Lambda.
• Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based architectures, with a strong history of creating scalable and resilient systems in distributed environments.
• Solution-focused mindset, focused on achieving overall objectives with a clear sense of completion
• Self-driven and eager to learn, staying updated with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional team.

Team Overview

Global OTT Technology

Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : 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

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.

Or, 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

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.

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