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Sky Hiring for Software Developer Job at Leeds, England Full Time
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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
“We are looking to add to the teams of hardworking individuals who build and support the major web products of our Sky Sports brand across UK, Germany and Italy. You will be joining a friendly, established group of creative people, always looking to elevate and modernise the applications which millions of people rely on every day for information and entertainment.” – Bogdan Leonte, Lead Developer
- As a software developer, for, Group Digital Platforms, you’ll be pivotal in building Sky Sports Web applications.
- Produce clean, well-tested and documented code; demonstrate a strong understanding and application of modern software design principles.
- Ensure all code written has appropriate and relevant test coverage
- Work with team members to elicit requirements, break down work into smaller items and ensure there is enough information available to progress with development
- Release and support Sky Sports products into the live environment
- Partake in code reviews within your squad and across the department.
- Work with senior technical staff to advocate & advance modern software development processes
What you’ll bring
- Strong and proven understanding of either PHP, JavaScript, Python or similar
- A strong understanding of popular source control and common branching and commit strategies
- Knowledge of common CI/CD build & release tooling
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (Cloudfoundry, GCP, Heroku, AWS, Azure etc)
- Strong grasp of web protocols
- Knowhow of the key values and principles of Agile, including purpose of ceremonies and Agile estimating and planning
Team overview
Product Delivery
Want to deliver brilliant products and unmissable entertainment that grips millions of households? Our 1000 strong, Product Delivery team does everything from developing innovative AI technology to creating the best HDR viewing experience for TV products. From Sky Go to Sky Q & Sky Glass, we take our products to the next level and make them more agile and reliable with every release.
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
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.