Java & .NET Developer

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.  

This is an exciting opportunity to join the   Content Platforms team   within   Content Technology and Innovation at Sky . As a Software Engineer, you will work in a collaborative, high-performing delivery team responsible for building and supporting   mission ‑ critical   platforms that ensure Sky’s content reaches millions of customers across products such as   Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Go and NOW .  

For this role we offer the hybrid working approach with 2 days a week onsite in Osterley office.

What   you’ll   do  

• Build, enhance and   maintain   cloud-based services and applications that form part of Sky’s Group Content Platform.  

• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from analysis and design through to implementation, testing and   post ‑ launch   support .  

• Work on distributed systems using technologies such as   Java, Spring, Kafka, .NET (C#)   and   AWS , ensuring reliability,   scalability   and performance.  

• Contribute to the technical direction of the team, promoting strong engineering standards, clean   design   and continuous improvement.  

• Collaborate closely with analysts,   testers   and other engineers within an agile (Scrum) delivery team, taking part in ceremonies, code   reviews   and pair programming.  

• Support,   maintain   and improve both cloud-based and   on - premise   applications (including legacy tech stacks), diagnosing issues, ensuring operational   stability   and adapting to evolving team priorities.  
   

What you'll bring   

• Solid   previous   experience building backend services using   Java (Spring)   and   .NET (C#)   in a production environment.  

• Good   working knowledge of   SQL databases   (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server) and   NoSQL databases   such as   Couchbase .  

• Experience with   event-driven or asynchronous architectures , including messaging or streaming platforms such as   Kafka .  

• Hands-on experience delivering solutions in a   cloud environment , ideally   AWS , and working with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).  

• Applied knowledge of software engineering best practices, including   object ‑ oriented   design, APIs (REST), automated testing, CI/CD and Agile methodologies .  

• Demonstrable adaptability and flexibility, with experience working across both modern cloud-based systems and legacy/ on-premise   environments, and the ability to respond to shifting team and platform priorities.  

Team overview  

Content Technology and Innovation

The team sits within Sky’s wider   Content Technology and Innovation   organisation, which   is responsible for   the systems and platforms that power content ingestion, rights management,   processing   and distribution across Sky’s European markets. This role offers the chance to work on scalable, distributed systems using modern cloud and streaming technologies while contributing to the evolution of Sky’s core content platforms.  

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  

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for   all, and   will make reasonable adjustments to support you where   appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.  

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’s 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.