Job ID: R0042149
Location: London, Middlesex, Hybrid
Hours/week: 37.5 hrs/week
The Global Streaming Technology Operations team is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our innovative internal Operations Engineering team. We craft cutting-edge tools and digital experiences that empower our colleagues to deliver world-class streaming platforms for Sky & NBCU. Our work spans AI-assisted solutions, large-scale systems, and advanced visualisation dashboards, all aimed at predicting, identifying, and preventing disruptions for millions of global streaming customers.
What you'll do
1. Develop robust, efficient and well-tested software using languages like Go or Python, leveraging cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS and Azure.
2. Develop and implement data ingests and APIs, leveraging GenAI, to enhance internal dashboards and apps.
3. Craft clean, dependable code, elevating code quality and testing standards to enhance user experiences.
4. Write and run automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability; perform manual testing when necessary.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, solve technical challenges and deliver solutions for our stakeholders.
6. Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies, contributing to best practices and continuous improvement.
What you'll bring
1. Experience as a back-end engineer or developer, with proficiency in Python and/or Golang.
2. Experience in running projects from initiation to production deployment autonomously, with familiarity in best practices for API versioning, documentation, and security.
3. Solid understanding of software engineering principles and practices covering areas such as automation, testing, pipelines, containerisation, and cloud technologies.
4. Hands-on experience with GCP or AWS services, with practical application using services like PubSub, SQS, SNS, CloudSQL, RDS, Aurora, BigQuery, Redshift, Cloud Functions or Lambda.
5. Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based architectures.
6. Solution-focused mindset, focused on achieving overall objectives with a clear sense of completion.
7. Self-driven and eager to learn, staying updated with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
8. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a cross functional team.
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles.
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
* 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’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home.
Your office space
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.
We'd love to hear from you
If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.
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