Senior Software Developer (Python)
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
The Operational Automation team are a small highly experienced team in both networking and programming who work to deliver automations to other operational teams, to improve day to day efficiency, fault-fix times, and to remove human error from daily repetitive tasks. The tools developed are critical to the running of these operational teams and the support of the Sky Broadband, Talk, and Mobile networks.
Engage with key partners to understand business objectives and support these objectives through the best use of sophisticated analytics approaches.
Develop inhouse build software with Python to automated daily manual tasks to maintain and fix the core SKY broadband network.
Develop automation within a BPM tool called Resolve using Python & Groovy from initial concept through to a completed solution.
Contributing to identifying the best analytical techniques, developing the solution, and crafting a framework for testing the solution
Work with technical authorities in their field to document processes and design tools.
Engage with other data scientists, software engineers, data engineers and network engineers to build compliant, efficient, and scalable solutions
Deploy and maintain the adopted end-to-end solutions.
What you'll bring
Strong Python programming background
Ability to fix, debug applications written in Python / Groovy, and to a lesser extent other languages
Software engineering experience, can deliver code in well-tested CI/CD pipelines
Experience using SQL for data extraction for analysis & feature developments
Shown commercial experience in crafting, deploying, testing and maintaining with Resolve Python & Groovy
Excellent team collaboration, the ability to proactively research and solve issues in a timely manner
Ability to quickly understand a business objective, research the appropriate analytical solution and apply it into production to address the given objective
Nice-to-have:
Familiarity with Agile methodologies
Expertise in Correlation Analysis, Classification / Clustering, Anomaly Detection and Unsupervised Learning using either traditional or deep learning online/offline ML approaches
Networking / Telecommunications knowledge
Strong academic & technical background - Bachelors / Master's Degree
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 crafts, 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 outstanding 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
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
London based hybrid working two days a week in our Brick Lane office
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.