Principal System Architect

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! What you'll do Define enabler features to drive the architecture runway for your agile release train. Own the technology strategy and vision for your agile release train, informed by solution and portfolio architecture strategy. Engage widely with portfolio and solution architecture, and product and engineering teams, to gain consensus on approach. Participate in corresponding architecture governance. Ensure system architecture is ready for PI planning and work closely with engineering teams to ensure understanding of the capability changes proposed. Work closely with solution architecture to ensure that change to shared capabilities is carefully coordinated and well communicated. Engage with architecture outside of your agile release train and value stream to ensure alignment of approach. Work closely with engineering teams throughout each PI to assist in the delivery of the work. Support the breakdown of capabilities into features. What you'll bring Knowledge of agile principles and practices. Strong communication, collaboration, and team skills (with both technology and business stakeholders). A deep understanding of technology architecture. Expertise across several architectural capabilities (e.g. data, infrastructure, integration, security, customer management, digital). Considerable experience in a senior domain or enterprise architecture role. Nice to have: Architecture qualifications (e.g. TOGAF, SAFe), experience in media and/or telecoms industry. Line management experience or a willingness to support direct reports. Group Architecture Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our Group Architecture team and you'll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and insurance services. You'll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our business. 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 Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice, and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. 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 in the recruitment process. Your office space: Livingston Watermark House Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston South train station and the town centre. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes, and bicycles. You'll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym - or play a game of pool or table tennis. OR Brick Lane Our Brick Lane office is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafes and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10-minute walk. Or 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 Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis and stay fit at our subsidised gym. 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.