Technical Lead

SKY

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

• Responsible for developing use cases along with a team of Solution Designers, Software Developers, Business Analysts and QAs of various experience levels. The team members will include both perm and temp staff based in the UK or at offshore location.
• Responsible for defining scope, creating estimations, evaluating requirements, creating and reviewing Design & actively participating in development and reviewing Testing, Automation testing; ensuring tools and processes required to keep the benchmark high.
• Be a confident technical leader with experience in a fast-paced environment balancing Agile delivery methodologies against business drivers.
• Be a committed teammate who demonstrates outstanding communication, interpersonal skills and consistent high energy levels, who recognises the importance of people in technology solutions.
• Work very closely with Delivery Managers, Scrum Master, and Software Designers to plan, prioritise the development activities.
• Work closely with Developers and testers to validate their code, ask them right questions, review & merge their code; validate the test plans and review the test results.
• Help Software Engineering Manager to hire new talent.

What you’ll bring

• Solid understanding of Service provider Networks. Ideally a CCIE who demonstrates good hands-on on service provide technologies (eg, ISIS, MPLS, Traffic Engineering, L2/L3VPNs VPLS etc), Should have good understanding of service provider product deployments.
• Good understanding Microservices based platforms, experienced in building automated network and digital transformation experience.
• Solid software development experience (mainly building custom Python libraries from scratch for network APIs, Business process workflow development and REACT UI)
• An understanding of deadlines, budget constraints and scope of delivery and experience working with the business partners to ensure the right balance between these are met, setting expectations a handling risks early.
• An understanding of how to make design, development and testing better: improving delivery predictability and speed, operational awareness and responsibility.
• Knowledge of handling operational risks ensuring plans are in place for mitigation or resolution.

Team overview

Within the Communications & Infrastructure group, DNE (Digital Network Enabler) is a multi-sided platform (MSP) that offers every team and every individual in Sky Technology an open and flexible software development platform to rapidly digitise activities in their functional area.

We are looking for a promising and seasoned Technical Lead who has worked on sophisticated digital programmes and lead the delivery teams to successful outcomes.

Successful candidates will have a sound network and automation background, be detail driven, and have experience in working with virtual teams to deliver sophisticated projects/programmes. You will be a passionate and proven leader with the ability to gain customer satisfaction, communicate confidently at both the executive and project team level, and collaborate with a wide range of technical and non-technical teams, regardless of geographical or organisational boundaries. You will be a natural problem solver with a cool head, that can deal with ambiguity and work autonomously to deliver results.

Group Communications & Infrastructure

Looking to be part of non-stop innovation? Join our Group Communications and Infrastructure team and you’ll work alongside experts in broadband, telephony, mobile, cloud and infrastructure. We’re the team that designs, builds, supports and maintains the telecoms networks across the whole Sky Group. Together, we help Sky broadband, mobile and TV enter new markets by creating a single and secure infrastructure for the amazing content and services that keep our customers coming back for more.

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 on in the recruitment process.

Your office space Brick Lane

Brick Lane 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.

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.