System Engineer - Tech Lead

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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.

The System Engineer Role

The System Engineer role involves participating in cross-portfolio alignment and necessitates a combination of strong technical skills, experience, and a deep understanding of the Portfolio and its business-supporting capabilities. These experiences enable them to define detailed engineering solutions, comprehending the possibilities within current technology, anticipate the impact of future trends on the Agile Release Train. They are also a primary point of contact for squads during delivery, so must be able to effectively communicate to ensure a clear understanding of the desired solution.

What you'll do

1. Defines domain-specific engineering solutions for features within the ART, working with the Solution Architect and Engineers from other domains where required.
2. Defines low-level technical guardrails for engineering teams, including what changes can be made by the VS Squads versus central/enablement Squads.
3. Defines technical impacts to low-level components, and defines how new low-level components should be developed.
4. Works with the RTE and Product Manager to right-size work and determine the capacity allocation for the upcoming PI.
5. Works with System Engineers, System Architects and Product Managers to establish NFRs.
6. Overall accountability for engineering quality of Features owned by the ART and non-functional approval that it meets business/customer needs for release. Responsible for ART deployment to production, and the setup and execution of the CI/CD pipeline for the ART.
7. Support squads during PI planning and delivery, effectively communicating the agreed solution and business outcomes it aims to achieve.
8. Supports definition of enabler Features for driving engineering excellence.
9. Details known dependencies and identifies further dependencies.
10. Supports mapping of what needs to be delivered by different ARTs (and external teams) as required.

What you'll bring

1. Expert proficiency with React, NodeJS, GraphQL, CSS.
2. Strong experience in contributing to large scale solution designs for the Web Ecosystem, knowing when to incorporate design patterns such as Domain-Driven-Design, DRY into your work, and the ability to handover this work to development teams.
3. Proven track record on leading the Engineering efforts of a project through its E2E lifecycle, from kick-off all the way to launch.
4. Strong communication, collaboration, and team skills (with both technology and business stakeholders).
5. Experience supporting squads during planning and delivery, effectively communicating the agreed solution and business outcomes it aims to achieve.
6. Demonstrable experience in ensuring the engineering quality of features, achieving non-functional approval to meet business/customer needs for release via CI/CD pipeline.

Team Overview

Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our UK&I Technology team and you’ll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You’ll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our UK and Ireland businesses, with a focus on customer innovations for Sky Glass. That’s not all. You’ll also design, develop and deliver digital services for millions of customers across the UK.

The Rewards

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

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place.
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate.
• Discounted mobile and broadband.
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

Inclusion & How You'll Work

We are a Disability Confident 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 to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your Office Space

Our Leeds city centre tech hub is within walking distance of Leeds train station and on local transport links to the wider Leeds area. A recent modern redesign provides a bespoke space for hybrid working teams, with an in-office subsidised cafe / restaurant and a mix of focus and recreation areas.

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.

There’s more to our work than work. We’ve built an inclusive culture where we can learn from each other and innovate together. There’s plenty of opportunities for you to explore what you’re passionate about.