Java Developer

  • SKY Group
  • Isleworth, Middlesex
  • Dec 11, 2022
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

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.

What you'll do
  • Help to build Cloud based services and applications that form part of our Group Content Platform.
  • Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from initial analysis & design to implementation and post launch support.
  • Supply to and maintain the platform on which the service runs, including the full path to production.
  • Improve and support existing production applications / platform.
What you'll bring
  • Experience with the Java stack including Spring framework and tools used to develop and build it
  • Demonstrable understanding of SQL (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) and an appetite to learn new technologies.
  • Experience with a NoSQL database, such as Couchbase.
  • Automated testing, ideally with JUnit or Spock
  • CI/CD, ideally with Jenkins
  • Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable with practices like pair programming and code review. Solid experience of pair programming is must.
  • Complete dedication to excellent Software Engineering standards.
  • Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as, Docker and Kubernetes.
Team overview Content technology and innovation

Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to build and distribute our award-winning content!

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster:

  • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
  • The magic of Sky Glass at a best-in-class 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.