Senior Software Triage Engineer

Sky UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV/NOW package

Pension with up to 9% employer contrib

Private healthcare with mental health

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky UK Limited is seeking an engineer to lead on-time release across many devices within the Global RDK Field Triage Team. You will manage the release quality, triage lifecycle, and collaborate with UK, India, and US teams to improve tools and processes.

You will work in a hybrid setup with regular collaboration across engineering, release, and QA to ensure high reliability of Sky's software releases and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering, systems debugging, or technical support.
• Strong Linux knowledge and at least one programming language (C, C++ or Python).
• Familiarity with networking and video/digital TV concepts is a plus.
• Experience with data analysis or monitoring tools (Elastic, Splunk, Datadog) is beneficial.
• Understanding of software development practices, version control, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-time, high-quality releases across many devices, managing release quality and triage lifecycle.
• Collaborate daily with Development, Release, and QA teams to ensure smooth deployment.
• Assess release quality using KPIs and field incidents; identify and implement improvements.
• Identify and propose new tools or processes to improve triage engineering workflows.
• Monitor BI and telemetry dashboards to catch and address customer issues early.
• Mentor teammates and share best practices within the team.
• Work with internal and external partners to communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Software engineering

Linux

C/C++/Python

Networking

Data analysis tools

Agile methodologies

Tools

Elastic

Splunk

Datadog

Job description

We don’t just believe in better. 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, Sky Stream 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.

Role/Team overview

Team overview:

The Global RDK Field Triage Team within the RDK development team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of these products. The team supports software deployment on CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) devices, collaborates with the release and engineering teams during integration, and leads issue investigation and live data monitoring. Our mission is to ensure optimal product performance and customer satisfaction. This role involves close collaboration with colleagues across the UK, India, and the US, offering a dynamic and truly international working environment.

What you’ll do

As a key engineer of the team, you will be responsible for leading on-time, high-quality releases across a large number of devices.You will also be responsible for the complete release quality and triage lifecycle, which includes deployment, triage, mitigation, and tool development for software release operations. The position will require daily collaboration with the Development, Release, and QA teams.You will assess and ensure the release quality of the RDK software with Key performance metrics as well as incidents from the field. Also, identify new tools, processes, etc., necessary to improve the software release triage engineering process. You will manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality.

• Investigate customer-impacting field issues, identify root cause, and guide development teams toward the right fix
• Use strong problem-solving and debugging skills to isolate faults and resolve issues quickly
• Monitor business intelligence and telemetry dashboards to catch emerging customer issues early and act on them
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and external partners, communicating findings clearly
• Contribute to and follow Agile development practices
• Stay current with new tools, technologies, and best practices across development, data analysis, cloud platforms, and monitoring
• Help scope requirements and contribute ideas to improve triage tooling and workflows
• Support and mentor teammates, sharing knowledge and best practices as you grow

What you’ll bring

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in software engineering, systems debugging, or technical support, with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Experience with Linux and at least one programming language (C, C++ or Python)
• Experience working with networking & video/digital TV concepts (WiFi, broadband, or video technologies a plus)
• Exposure to data analysis or monitoring tools (e.g., Elastic, Splunk, Datadog, or similar) is a plus
• Understanding of software development practices, version control, and Agile methodologies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with cross-functional and global teams
• A curious, adaptable mindset — comfortable learning new tools and technologies on the job

Benefits and perks

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension packagewith up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcarewith mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.(Typically, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s)

Your office base

Osterley –

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations.Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited 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 as early as you can.

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.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.