Senior Data Engineer – Scala & Real‑Time Streaming

Sky; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading streaming media company in England is seeking a software engineer to design and maintain data integration systems. The ideal candidate has strong Scala experience, particularly in the Akka/Pekko ecosystem, and knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. The role involves delivering secure software with an emphasis on automation, and mentoring less experienced team members. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive rewards, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Access to subsidized gym

Sky Q and Sky Glass at exclusive rate

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering complex, production-quality applications.
• Strong experience in the Akka/Pekko ecosystem.
• Delivery experience within an agile environment using Scrum/Kanban methodologies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Scala development

Docker

Kubernetes

Test-Driven Development

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Tools

Jenkins

TeamCity

Job description

A leading streaming media company in England is seeking a software engineer to design and maintain data integration systems. The ideal candidate has strong Scala experience, particularly in the Akka/Pekko ecosystem, and knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. The role involves delivering secure software with an emphasis on automation, and mentoring less experienced team members. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive rewards, and opportunities for personal development.