Front-End Technical Lead

Sky; Livingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV or NOW package

Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution

Private healthcare with mental health support

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky is seeking a Front-End Technical Lead in Livingston to invigorate our TV & Digital Engineering team. You will lead a cross-functional team in crafting and delivering unparalleled digital experiences, including integrations with leading platforms like Disney+ and HBO.

Your role will encompass technical leadership, mentoring, and active engagement in software design and development. With a focus on quality assurance, your contributions will empower the team's success in delivering top-notch customer experiences.

The position offers a hybrid working model and an array of benefits including free Sky TV, private healthcare, and a pension package.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with client-side JavaScript and React.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Proven leadership in Agile/Scrum teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers in an agile environment.
• Design and develop software components.
• Coach and mentor engineers across levels.

Skills

JavaScript

React

HTML & CSS

GraphQL

TypeScript

CI pipelines

Unit testing

Agile/Scrum

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Overview

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.

We are looking for a Front‑End Technical Lead to join our TV & Digital Engineering team, supporting the delivery of innovative customer experiences across Sky’s TV platforms. This role plays a key part in shaping and delivering the digital journeys that power major partnerships and products, including integrations with leading streaming services such as Disney+ and HBO, as well as Sky’s own customer journeys across web and agent platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the technical lead to a team of engineers working cross‑functionally in an agile environment.
• Provide leadership in the design and development of software components.
• Be a top‑notch coder and an expert in the domain, capable of deep diving into components and features across the technology stacks.
• Be at the forefront of significant technology initiatives from inception to successful deployment.
• Help shape the technical direction and the improvement of tools and processes across the department.
• Champion quality assurance and best practices, performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Coach and mentor Engineers from Associate to Senior level, helping them to develop and thrive in their careers.
• Collaborate with Design team(s), Solution Architects, Principal Engineers, and other Tech Leads to understand forthcoming work and provide high level guidance and estimates.

What You’ll Bring

Essential Criteria

• Extensive client‑side JavaScript experience with strong knowledge of React.
• Excellent HTML & CSS skills.
• Practical experience with GraphQL and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing).
• Experience with CI pipelines (e.g. Jenkins or similar tools).
• Hands‑on experience with unit testing (e.g. Jest, React Testing Library).
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams / squads in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Experience with Tailwind CSS.
• Ability to work hands‑on across incidents, defects, spikes, prototyping, and proof‑of‑concepts.
• Experience leading small to medium‑sized squads (if not already demonstrated at scale).
• Experience coaching and mentoring engineers.
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration (architecture, DevOps, data, product, delivery teams).

Benefits and Perks

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

Working Arrangements

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.

Your Office Base

Livingston – Sky Watermark is our central site, situated between Glasgow and Edinburgh. It offers vibrant office spaces, chill‑out areas, and an onsite canteen to foster collaboration and well‑being. The nearest train station is Livingston North, and a Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. On‑site parking is available for cars, motorbikes, and bicycles.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Additional Information

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.

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