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Senior Developer - Golang / Python

Sky UK, Spring Grove, Hounslow

Senior Developer - Golang / Python

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Sky UK, Spring Grove, Hounslow

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 24 Apr | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: c04de5b2c11b477b818fc1b8a56e0589

Location ref: Spring Grove, Hounslow

Full Job Description

  • Design, build and maintain full-stack software solutions using Golang and Python, spanning services, APIs and automation components
  • Contribute to the architecture and evolution of Sky's AI Operations platform, shaping intelligent automation and large-scale operational workflows
  • Develop and operate cloud-native systems on AWS, including automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and environment validation
  • Build reliable alerting, correlation and automation capabilities that support high-scale streaming and live service environments
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation, covering design decisions, configuration, deployment processes and operational runbooks
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams and operational stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable and observable systems
  • Troubleshoot complex distributed systems, identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement across the platform
  • Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions and technical guidance, supporting a culture of engineering excellence

    Strong experience in software engineering within cloud or platform environments, ideally with exposure to IaC, observability and automation tooling
  • Proficiency with Golang and/or Python, alongside experience building APIs, Back End services and distributed systems
  • Solid understanding of data technologies such as MongoDB or Postgres, including schema design, optimisation and operational considerations
  • Experience applying AI, ML or algorithmic techniques within software platforms, automation pipelines or operational tooling
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, integration patterns and modern automation approaches (including low-code/no-code tools)
  • Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation and architectural artefacts, supporting knowledge-sharing and change management
  • A track record of solving complex engineering challenges, introducing innovative ideas and influencing technical direction within a team or platform

    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., You'll join a globally distributed engineering team working across Sky and NBCUniversal platforms, supporting services used by millions of customers worldwide.
    • The team operates at the intersection of software engineering, platform reliability, and AI-assisted operations. We build systems that help engineering and operations teams detect issues earlier, respond faster, and continuously improve platform resilience and operational outcomes. Collaboration across regions, disciplines, and time zones is a core part of how we work. Global Streaming 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 : the perks . Here's a taster:
  • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, 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. Leeds Leeds is home to two Sky offices; our contact centre and digital tech hub at Whitehall, and our Central Square customer sales centre right at the heart of the city. Our modern spaces, with subsidised cafes and dedicated break-out spaces, provide a balance for our hybrid working teams. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, or stay fit with local gym discounts 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.

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