Senior Android Developer

Sky; Esher; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and technology company in the UK is seeking a skilled developer to build clean, reusable APIs for video playback on mobile devices. This role involves developing modular Android components and implementing end-to-end playback features, including DRM and analytics. Candidates should have extensive experience in building APIs and optimizing performance, and must enjoy working collaboratively in a diverse, innovative team. This position offers the chance to impact customer experiences directly and work on technology that reaches millions globally.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building APIs for mobile applications.
• Strong knowledge of Android architecture and modular components.
• Able to analyze and improve existing codebases.

Responsibilities

• Build clean, reusable APIs for video playback on mobile devices.
• Develop modular Android components for use across multiple apps.
• Design and implement end-to-end playback features including DRM, ads, and analytics.
• Analyze, optimize, and improve the performance and reliability of the codebase.
• Collaborate with teammates and mentor junior engineers.
• Help develop new features and improve playback performance across a wide range of devices.

Skills

API development

Android development

Performance optimization

Mentoring

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Build clean, reusable APIs for video playback on mobile devices
• Develop modular Android components for use across multiple apps
• Design and implement end-to-end playback features including DRM, ads, and analytics
• Analyze, optimize, and improve the performance and reliability of the codebase
• Collaborate with teammates and mentor junior engineers
• Comcast and Sky manage thousands of linear channels and a vast library of on-demand content. You\'ll help develop new features and improve playback performance across a wide range of devices
• Work on technology that reaches millions of users globally
• Collaborate with world-class engineers across Comcast and Sky
• Build features that directly impact customer experience
• Be part of a team that values innovation, diversity, and technical excellence

What you\'ll bring

Deep extensive exper...