Brightscript Developer – Now

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

Part of the Sky family, we’re NOW, here to give people gloriously good TV, movies, sports and broadband free from contracts. That’s the entertainment they want, when they want it, how they want it, all on their terms!

Our team members work with agility, and each have the power to change what we do and how we do it, all to improve the viewing experience on the 60+ devices our customers can watch NOW app on.

By supporting the app on devices such as Samsung, LG, Android TVs, Gaming Consoles, STBs and so on, we make sure that engaging large, diverse audiences with premium entertainment is possible.

Our vision is to deliver the world’s best entertainment. “We are a team of developers, testers and technical analysts working very closely together to give viewers the best experience when watching NOW!

It's a very dynamic environment to work in, with many opportunities to learn and progress. We’re looking forward to welcoming more talented people in our team” (Engineering Manager)

• Develop excellent quality software
• Work with the team to improve agile techniques
• To be proactive on support
• To take ownership of feature from start to end with the team
• To support the team with success release by providing feedback to business/stakeholders
• Experience using CI/CD pipeline
• Experience using multiple front end technology
• Take an active role in the design and architecture of the application
• Assist in story definition, assisting QA’s and product owners/leads with Acceptance Criteria
• Drive best technology and software development practices into the team with passion and enthusiasm
• Take a pro-active role with production issues and release management
• Mentor and develop more junior Developers
• Contribute to the technical direction of the team
• Continuously challenge the ways of working to ensure continuous improvement within the team

What you'll bring

• Strong experience in building, deploying and developing Roku or BrightScript applications
• A high level of competency in producing high quality client application software (including Web front-end, flash).
• An In-depth understanding of 2 or more software architecture patterns (e.g. MVC, MVVM).
• A good understanding of the Scrum process.
• Unit Testing experience

Team overview

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.

Global OTT Technology

Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.

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.