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
Elicit business and technical requirements from stakeholders during the requirements gathering phase.
Author high-level and low-level design documents for Telco services and present them for internal technical and stakeholder sign-off.
Perform audits, analyses, and propose solutions for platform or design migrations, supporting testing and fulfilment teams.
Own software/hardware selection, perform bug scrubs, and assess security vulnerabilities, collaborating with test and implementation engineers to review test plans, defects, test reports, MOP, and change tickets.
Participate in vendor selection by providing technical requirements for RFP documents and conducting technical evaluations, including Technical Proof of Concept testing.
Steer network elements' feature roadmap by collaborating with strategic technology partners for software release planning, budget submissions, and business case preparation.
Drive platform improvements, enable automation, and implement new solutions to support DevOps capabilities and the business strategy of building once and deploying multiple times.
What you'll bring
- Experience with Cisco IOSXR, IOSXE, BGP, IGP routing, Traffic Engineering, and Egress Peer Engineering.
- Knowledge of Edge, Peering & Transit, and CORE network domains.
- Understanding and experience with CDN technologies, including designing, implementing, and optimizing content distribution for performance.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and SSL/TLS.
- Understanding of CDN platforms like Akamai, Cloudfare, Amazon.
- Solid understanding of Python, Ansible, and configuration management via GIT.
Good to have:
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker, Jinja, Python, Ansible, and configuration management via GIT.
- Proficiency in YAML (covered under YANG model).
- Familiarity with platforms like Nokia BNG and MAP-T.
Team overview
Group Communications & Infrastructure
Join our team and work alongside experts in broadband, telephony, mobile, cloud, and infrastructure. We craft, build, support, and maintain the telecom networks across Sky Group, helping us enter new markets with a secure infrastructure for our content and services.
The rewards
Enjoy perks like Sky Q, Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, a generous pension, private healthcare, discounts, and Sky VIP rewards.
Inclusion & how you'll work
We value diversity and inclusion, embracing hybrid working, and supporting community and sustainability efforts.
Your office space
Brick Lane
Located in East End London, near Aldgate East and Liverpool Street stations.
We look forward to hearing from inventive, forward-thinking minds eager to work in Tech, Product, and Data at Sky. We support a diverse community and a sustainable future. If your application is successful, a criminal record check will be required, and depending on your background, an offer might be withdrawn if necessary.