Developer at Sky

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 doYou will work in a cross platform mobile team to deliver new features and iterate on the existing sky news apps.You will focus on iOS development, bringing a solid background in good code quality and unit testing.Work on exciting new feature development expanding the Sky News app to offer better product experiences to our users.You will work within an agile team environment alongside Android developer, Business analyst & automation test engineers.Involved in maintaining the release cadence and working towards continuous delivery.Monitoring app releases and automating reporting to create a reliable product.Help develop and maintain our Typescript backend for frontend.What you'll bringGood experience with Native iOS development using Swift.Good experience with unit testing with XCTestSuperb communication skills in English with the ability to provide written & verbal updates.A passion for driving the quality, performance, and resilience of the app technology.Some knowledge of software engineering standard methodologies and non-functional requirementsGood problem solving and analytical abilities.Knowledge and experience of Agile methodologies and standard processes (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)Some experience of using gitNice to have: some Javascript/Typescript experience.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 placeThe magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rateA generous pension packagePrivate healthcareDiscounted mobile and broadbandA wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiencesInclusion & 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

Leeds

Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis and stay fit at our subsidised gym.

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.

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