À propos de ce poste Java & .NET Developer chez 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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Content Platforms team within Content Technology and Innovation at Sky. As a Software Engineer, you will work in a collaborative, high-performing delivery team responsible for building and supporting mission‑critical platforms that ensure Sky’s content reaches millions of customers across products such as Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Go and NOW.
For this role we offer the hybrid working approach with 2 days a week onsite in Osterley office.
What you’ll do
Build, enhance and maintain cloud-based services and applications that form part of Sky’s Group Content Platform.
Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from analysis and design through to implementation, testing and post‑launch support.
Work on distributed systems using technologies such as Java, Spring, Kafka, .NET (C#) and AWS, ensuring reliability, scalability and performance.
Contribute to the technical direction of the team, promoting strong engineering standards, clean design and continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with analysts, testers and other engineers within an agile (Scrum) delivery team, taking part in ceremonies, code reviews and pair programming.
Support, maintain and improve both cloud-based and on-premise applications (including legacy tech stacks), diagnosing issues, ensuring operational stability and adapting to evolving team priorities.
What you'll bring
Solid previous experience building backend services using Java (Spring) and .NET (C#) in a production environment.
Good working knowledge of SQL databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases such as Couchbase.
Experience with event-driven or asynchronous architectures, including messaging or streaming platforms such as Kafka.
Hands-on experience delivering solutions in a cloud environment, ideally AWS, and working with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Applied knowledge of software engineering best practices, including object‑oriented design, APIs (REST), automated testing, CI/CD and Agile methodologies.
Demonstrable adaptability and flexibility, with experience working across both modern cloud-based systems and legacy/on-premise environments, and the ability to respond to shifting team and platform priorities.
Team overview
Content Technology and Innovation
The team sits within Sky’s wider Content Technology and Innovation organisation, which is responsible for the systems and platforms that power content ingestion, rights management, processing and distribution across Sky’s European markets. This role offers the chance to work on scalable, distributed systems using modern cloud and streaming technologies while contributing to the evolution of Sky’s core content platforms.
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
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’s 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.
