Senior Data Engineer

Sky Ireland Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and telecommunications company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Engineer to design and support large-scale data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong data engineering expertise, advanced SQL skills, and experience working with cloud-based data solutions, particularly in Google Cloud Platform. This role supports both innovation and collaboration within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Sky Q service

Discounted Sky Glass

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Wide range of Sky VIP rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and building complex data models.
• Advanced SQL skills for high-performance data transformation.
• Solid foundation in software and data engineering practices.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale data warehousing solutions.
• Knowledge of how data is structured and processed within analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support data models and ETL pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful data features.
• Drive DataOps principles into engineering practices.
• Support team in resolving data-related incidents.

Skills

Data Analysis & Engineering Expertise

SQL Mastery

Engineering Best Practices

Cloud-Based ETL & Data Warehousing

Modelling & Data Flow Understanding

Incident Support & Operational Readiness

Team Collaboration & Innovation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

DBT (Data Build Tool)

Python

SQL

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.

What you'll do

• Build Scalable Data Solutions - Design, build, and support data models and distributed ETL pipelines using cutting-edge big data technologies across large-scale datasets.
• Deliver Impactful Data Features - Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver data features that directly shape and transform the services we provide to millions of customers.
• Champion DataOps & Best Practices - Drive data engineering excellence by embedding DataOps principles and best practices into everything you do - becoming a go-to expert in one or more data domains.
• Solve Real-World Problems with Modern Tools - Tackle complex data challenges using tools like Google BigQuery, Python, SQL, and DBT, with opportunities to experiment and optimise through AI.
• Innovate with Purpose - Explore new ways to improve delivery, automate workflows, and evolve how we work - bringing fresh thinking and future-ready solutions to the table.
• Lead & Mentor - Support and coach team members, sharing knowledge and acting as a role model while deputising for the Engineering Manager when needed.
• Collaborate in Agile Squads - Work as part of a high-performing Agile Data Engineering team, where ideas are shared, feedback is valued, and delivery is fast-paced and iterative.
• Shape the Future of Data at Scale - Be part of a team that's not just building pipelines - but enabling smarter decisions, better products, and richer customer experiences through data.

What you'll bring

• Data Analysis & Engineering Expertise - Proven experience designing and building complex data models and distributed data pipelines, with a strong focus on data analysis, insight generation, and solving real-world business problems at scale.
• SQL Mastery - Advanced SQL skills for high-performance data transformation, exploration, and optimisation across large, complex datasets
• Engineering Best Practices - Solid foundation in software and data engineering, including hands-on experience with CI/CD workflows, test-driven development, and agile collaboration.
• Cloud-Based ETL & Data Warehousing - Demonstrated success delivering large-scale data warehousing solutions, including dimensional modelling and ETL pipeline design-ideally within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and good working knowledge of DBT (Data Build Tool) for building and managing data pipelines
• Modelling & Data Flow Understanding - Knowledge of how data is structured, processed, and applied within analytics and reporting environments.
• Incident Support & Operational Readiness - Ability to support the team in diagnosing and resolving data-related incidents, ensuring platform reliability and timely issue resolution.
• Academic & Professional Credentials - Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Team Collaboration & Innovation - A natural collaborator with strong communication skills, capable of influencing technical decisions and contributing innovative ideas in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Good to Have / Bonus Skills - Experience working with financial data, exposure to Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) principles and familiarity with AI/ML concepts or practical experience applying AI in data workflows

Team overview

Global Streaming Technology (GST)

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.

GST-Data - Department overview:

Within the GST ecosystem, Global Streaming Technology Data (GST-Data) department is a central ecosystem where data is ingested from numerous internal and external data sources (Sky OTT, NBCU or 3rd Party sources).

The GST-Data Platform ingests, protects, transforms, stores and prepares data for analytics. Pairing the data with our expert data engineering allows us to enhance the proposition data and empower our stakeholders to make better decisions that better serve our customers.

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

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.