Software Engineer (Java/Kotlin)

• Work embedded in a cross-functional team with software engineers, technical product owners and test engineers all working together towards common goals to develop JVM applications using Test Driven Development and Pair Programming
• Contribute to the design and implementation of our systems, understanding the context and why we are implementing what we are implementing, whilst always looking to improve our systems and ways of working
• Contribute to our department-wide initiatives for innovation

• Extensive experience developing enterprise applications in Java or Kotlin programming languages
• Practical experience using industry standard backend frameworks (e.g. Spring Framework)
• Ideally hands on experience demonstrating Test Driven Development & Pair Programming
• Familiar with CI/CD tooling and its use in supporting zero-downtime releases
• An understanding of Agile software delivery practices and ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Have a passion for software engineering and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our UK&I Technology team and you'll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You'll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our UK and Ireland businesses, with a focus on customer innovations for Sky Glass. That's not all. You'll also design, develop and deliver digital services for millions of customers across the UK.

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

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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

Brick Lane:

Our Brick Lane office 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.

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. Our mission is to seamlessly connect Sky broadband, fixed line and mobile customers to a world of digital possibilities through integrated OSS services that are lean, fully automated and predictable. Our systems are the link between the customer facing applications and the network, we abstract complexity and make life simpler for our consumers, delivering the highest value at the right time through close collaboration and active engagement with our delivery partners. We are one of London's first Agile software engineering teams and proudly have a psychologically safe and high energy culture where alternative views are welcome and continuous improvement is proactively embraced.