front end engineer United Kingdom
Sky
Full Time
United Kingdom
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
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.
What you’ll do
- Working with developers and architects to create and deliver innovative end-to-end solution designs for products that meet the requirements of the sponsor while maintaining the overall integrity of the Technology systems estate.
- Assist delivery teams to implement the overall solution architecture, adjusting it as needed in the face of changes to the proposition through to product launch.
- Provide technical direction, challenging the team to deliver the simple solutions.
- Evangelising strategic technologies and best practices to help improve our software delivery.
- Making good decisions about when to invest in building solutions ourselves, when to buy off-the-shelf and when to partner with 3rd parties.
- Building communities that support knowledge sharing and decision making.
- Mentoring other software engineers on best practice and contribute to the development of others.
- Raise the bar of the code quality and testing of the teams you work with to ensure the best possible journeys for our business and customers.
What you’ll bring
- Experience and strong ability in either JavaScript, TypeScript, or other web technologies.
- Ability to make good technical decisions and to convince others as to the merits and reasons for those decision.
- Demonstrable track record in the design and delivery of leading-edge strategic business solutions from concept through implementation.
- You should display a high understanding of application design and architecture and have proven leadership skills.
- Balancing the ability to get the job done and maintaining a high-quality bar.
- Have mentored other team members and committed to helping them improve.
- An enthusiasm and aptitude for learning new skills and practices, constantly keeping up with the latest developments in the relevant field.
- Demonstrates exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, working with business and technical stakeholders.
Team overview
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 #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
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.
Outro
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.
About Sky
CEO: Dana Strong
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: careers.sky.com
Year Founded: 1989
Sky
careers.sky.com
Isleworth, United Kingdom
Dana Strong
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Broadcast Media
1989
