Senior Data Engineer (Scala)

Sky UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in London is seeking a software engineer to design and maintain data integration software. The ideal candidate should have strong Scala development skills, a solid background in Test Driven Development, and experience with Docker and Kubernetes. This role offers a hybrid working environment with excellent perks including healthcare, pension, and discounts on products. If you're innovative and believe in better, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Wide range of Sky VIP rewards

Subsidised gym access

Qualifications

• Strong Scala development experience in the akka/pekko ecosystem.
• Track record of delivering complex, production-quality applications.
• Experience working with build management and CI systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and maintain software for data movement.
• Deliver observable, reliable and secure software.
• Support and mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

Scala development experience

Test Driven Development

Docker

Kubernetes

Agile methodologies

Tools

Jenkins

TeamCity

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.

The Global Streaming Data Platforms (GS-Data) department is leading the way in many areas of data. The department has designed and built a world‑leading real‑time data analytics platform, using the latest cloud and open‑source technologies. We stream billions of events each day to enable our partner teams across Sky and Comcast to deliver customer‑led sophisticated insights and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and maintain software to help integrate and orchestrate the movement of data between critical Data components.
• Deliver observable, reliable and secure software, adopting a "you build it, you run it" mentality, and focus on automation.
• Take an active role in story definition, assisting business collaborators with acceptance criteria.
• Work with Principal Engineers and Architects to share and supply to the broader technical vision.
• Support and mentor less experienced members of the team.

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering complex, production‑quality applications.
• Strong Scala development experience, preferably in the akka/pekko ecosystem.
• Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes and Cloud technologies.
• Strong Test Driven Development background, with understanding of levels of testing required to continuously deliver value to production.
• Experience with build management and CI systems such as Jenkins, TeamCity or similar.
• Delivery experience within an agile environment using Scrum / Kanban methodologies and Pair Programming.
• The attitude of leading by example and the willingness to work as part of a team.

Team overview

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

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.