Scala Data Engineer

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

• Design and implement scalable APIs and backend services, primarily in Scala, to integrate ML models into production systems and deliver personalised experiences.
• Real time data processing and gRPC microservices (Typelevel stack).
• Take end-to-end ownership of services, from development to production operations
• Optimising the performance of the application in the cloud environments
• Creating/improving automated pipelines that support our Continuous Delivery process
• Build, scale and maintain large scale cloud-based services
• Work closely with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Refining the team processes to continuously integrate and working towards a continuously deliverable application.
• Championing best practices to develop clean, resilient code that performs at serious scale.
• Coaching and providing feedback to fellow developers.

What you'll bring

• Strong software engineering skills with experience in Scala, ideally the typelevel stack (bonus if you have exposure to Golang and Python).
• Interest in machine learning, personalisation systems and cloud technology - even if you haven't worked extensively in ML before.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend services, including responsibility for reliability, performance, and on-call support.
• Hands-on experience working with data processing frameworks and distributed systems used to ingest, process, and store large-scale datasets, with an understanding of scalability, fault tolerance, and performance considerations.
• Practical experience with modern software development practices, including automated CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker), and deploying applications to cloud environments (e.g., AWS or GCP).
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• A problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches.
• Ability to challenge technical choices, architecture, tools and processes

Team overview

Global OTT 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

The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

A generous pension package

Private healthcare

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

Osterley

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.

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.