Senior Android Developer

Sky; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Leeds is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to build and maintain client-side libraries that power video playback across various devices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Android app development and strong skills in Java and Kotlin. You will work in an innovative environment, directly impacting user experience through the development of robust video solutions. This role offers a hybrid working model with various benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Subsidised gym access

Wide range of Sky VIP rewards

Qualifications

• Deep extensive experience of Android application development.
• Established and highly skilled in all aspects of software engineering.
• Solid understanding of Android architecture patterns and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build clean, reusable APIs for video playback on mobile devices.
• Develop modular Android components for use across multiple apps.
• Collaborate with teammates and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Android application development

Java

Kotlin

Software engineering

Video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH)

Agile development

Analytical skills

Debugging skills

Collaboration

Tools

ExoPlayer

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

• 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 experience of Android application development
• Established and highly skilled in all aspects of software engineering
• Strong programming skills in Java and Kotlin
• Solid understanding of Android architecture patterns and best practices
• Experience with video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH)
• Familiarity with ExoPlayer (bonus)
• Agile development experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Willingness to mentor and collaborate in a team‑oriented environment

Team Overview

As a Senior Android Engineer on the Android Viper Player team, you will help build and maintain client‑side libraries that power video playback for millions of users across Comcast, Sky, and our global partners. These native SDKs are embedded in apps like Xfinity TV, Contour2, FreeRange TV, delivering Live, OnDemand, and Recorded content with high performance and reliability.

You’ll contribute to the development of a robust video player that integrates with streaming services, DRM, advertising, emergency alerts, and real‑time analytics. Your work will directly impact how users around the world experience video on Android and FireTV devices.

The rewards

• 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 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.