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.
The opportunity would see you in join the Mobile Client software development team (Sky Go) which forms part of a much wider collection of teams that develop the Mobile platform and associated clients. Together we use groundbreaking, highly scalable, technology to delight our customers with online services which allow them to consume Sky content online and on numerous hardware platforms.
What you'll do
As a senior Android Developer within the Mobile Client team you would:
Take pride in helping to architect and develop new features as well as maintaining and improving the existing codebase, striving for continuous improvement with some of the most popular mobile apps in the market
Help drive the technical development of the project, championing the latest technologies
Aim for the highest technical quality with everything you do
Help the team achieve their best, be involved in code review, mentoring and knowledge transfer
Tackle technical debt, and write and maintain existing unit and UI tests
Help produce acceptance criteria for user stories, providing technical and domain expertise that helps drive decision making
What you'll bring
Good knowledge of the Android Platform
Demonstrable experience in Java or Kotlin (preferably Kotlin) used for Android development
Knowledge of modern design patterns (e.g. MVVM, clean architecture) and best practices
Experience with a range of Android development libraries (e.g. Retrofit, Jetpack, dagger, coroutines, RX Java etc.)
Knowledge and experience with Agile methodologies and best practices
Experience and knowledge of unit testing and associated frameworks
Experience using Continuous Integration (e.g. Jenkins etc.)
Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in teams of various sizes
Group Product: We’re the team behind the infamous Sky products line-up. From Sky+ to Sky Q. From hardware and software to intricate design. Could you help us turn an idea into the next big thing? As a team, we’re collaborative, empowered and innovative – together, we’re proud that everyone’s favourite Sky products are #MadeByUs.
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
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 are 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.