Junior Technical Analyst 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.
At Global Video Platforms we are driven to be the very best at what we do. We are a collaborative department, building, owning and supporting our systems. We embrace the latest technologies and strive for quality at the highest standard. We are the bedrock of Sky’s streaming services across Europe and the US, supporting 7 territories and providing the foundations for NBCUniversal’s newest streaming service, Peacock. We are proud to be a global platform.
This role is an exciting opportunity to join us and work within our Software Development Team, where you will work in an extremely fast paced and challenging environment. You will develop large scale and high-volume systems at the heart of Sky’s OTT platform, as well as NBCUniversal’s newest streaming service, Peacock!
What you'll do
- Play an active role in writing up requirements for your team.
- Help to document service spec APIs and sequence diagrams
- Participate in the facilitation of estimation sessions with the development team.
- Participate in planning sessions, standups and retros with your team.
- Gain a low level understanding of how your systems work and how they integrate with other components.
What you'll bring
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be enthusiastic, inquisitive and a have a logical approach to problems
- Have some understanding of agile ceremonies.
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 #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
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
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.
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.
Sky
careers.sky.com
Isleworth, United Kingdom
Dana Strong
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Broadcast Media
1989
