Senior Software Developer (Python)

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And we do it all right here at Sky

Role/Team overviewAbout the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Software Developer to join the software and data science team within Network Software & Data Science. You will help design, build, and evolve the software platforms, services, and data products that enable advanced analytics, automation, forecasting, optimisation, and AI-driven decision making across our networks.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data science, and AI, building scalable solutions that support critical business capabilities across Sky's fixed and mobile networks.

The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building cloud-native applications, and collaborating with data scientists, network experts, and product stakeholders.

Team OverviewUK Tech

Our team focuses on technology strategy, design, and delivery across Sky's network and data platforms. From Cloud, AI, Automation, Data Science, and Advanced Analytics through to Network Optimisation and Digital Transformation, we build the systems that power the future of connectivity.

Within Network Software & Data Science, we develop and operates modern analytical platforms and software solutions that enable data-driven decision making at scale. We embrace cloud-native technologies, open-source innovation, and engineering excellence to deliver high-impact products for our customers and internal stakeholders.

Together, we are bold, collaborative, and passionate about building technology that makes a real difference.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software platforms, APIs, and analytical applications.

• Build cloud-native services that support analytical, optimisation, forecasting, and AI workloads.

• Collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, and network domain experts to translate business requirements into robust software solutions.

• Develop backend services and APIs using Python and modern frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.