Cloud Software Engineer

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.

Sky Advertising Technology delivers cutting-edge solutions for Sky's advertising initiatives, including the industry-leading AdSmart, which enables precise targeting of advertisements to relevant households. As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and deploying these products on our proprietary Kubernetes platform.

What you'll do

• Design and enhance platform capabilities using Python or Golang

• Develop new features to support onboarding of a broader range of multi-tenant use cases

• Implement robust monitoring , observability , and administrative processes to ensure smooth platform operations

• Design & Support the AdTech Kubernetes platform , ensuring high availability and performance

• Build automation tools to streamline operations and accelerate tenant onboarding

• Ensure the platform's scalability , reliability , and security as tenant adoption increases

• Oversee infrastructure rollouts via a CI/CD pipeline with integrated automated testing

• Collaborate closely with service operation analysts , SREs , and software engineers to support platform growth and stability

• Provide operational support for multi-tenant environments , including handling support queries and incident response

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in developing production-grade applications using programming languages such as Golang or Python

• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications

• Deep familiarity with Linux / Unix operating systems

• Good understanding of networking principles and protocols

• Excellent problem-solving skills demonstrating the aptitude to work, troubleshoot and deliver solutions creatively

• Strong analytical skills , balancing innovation with system reliability and stability

• Customer-focused approach with good communication skills and a desire to improve the developer experience

• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , and familiarity with other cloud providers such as AWS and Azure

• Knowledge of platform-specific monitoring, observability and tools such as Prometheus and Grafana

• Knowledge of platform as a service (PAAS) and multi-tenancy

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 create 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 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 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:

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's 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.