Senior Developer - Python (Or Golang)

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain full‑stack software solutions using Golang and Python, spanning services, APIs and automation components
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of Sky's AI Operations platform, shaping intelligent automation and large‑scale operational workflows
• Develop and operate cloud‑native systems on AWS, including automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and environment validation
• Build reliable alerting, correlation and automation capabilities that support high‑scale streaming and live service environments
• Produce high‑quality technical documentation, covering design decisions, configuration, deployment processes and operational runbooks
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams and operational stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable and observable systems
• Troubleshoot complex distributed systems, identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement across the platform
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions and technical guidance, supporting a culture of engineering excellence

Requirements

• Strong experience in software engineering within cloud or platform environments, ideally with exposure to IaC, observability and automation tooling
• Proficiency with Golang and/or Python , alongside experience building APIs, backend services and distributed systems
• Solid understanding of data technologies such as MongoDB or Postgres, including schema design, optimisation and operational considerations
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, integration patterns and modern automation approaches (including low‑code/no‑code tools)
• Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation and architectural artefacts, supporting knowledge‑sharing and change management
• A track record of solving complex engineering challenges, introducing innovative ideas and influencing technical direction within a team or platform
• Team overview
• You'll join a globally distributed engineering team working across Sky and NBCUniversal platforms, supporting services used by millions of customers worldwide.
• Global Streaming Technology
• 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'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

Benefits

Additional Information

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. As a Senior Developer , you will design, build, and scale an AI Operations platform supporting Sky and NBCUniversal. You will focus on alert ingestion, correlation, and intelligent automation using full-stack development, machine learning, and Generative AI (GenAI). For this role we offer the hybrid working approach with 2 days a week onsite in Osterley/Leeds office .

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