Senior Software Developer (Python)
Senior Software Developer (Python) at Sky's London (Brick Lane) office, building cloud-native platforms, APIs, and data products for the Network Software & Data Science team supporting analytics, forecasting, optimisation, and AI across Sky's networks. Core stack: Python (FastAPI/Flask/Django), GCP, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong commercial experience developing software applications using Python
- Experience with modern Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles including testing, design patterns, maintainability, and code quality
- Experience building and deploying applications on cloud platforms, preferably GCP (AWS or Azure also valued)
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices
- Strong understanding of CI/CD practices using tools such as GitHub Actions, Concourse, or Jenkins
- Experience working with Git-based development workflows
- Understanding of data engineering and analytical workflows, including data ingestion, transformation, storage, and reporting
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively within agile, cross-functional teams
- Appropriate right to work in the UK (no sponsorship offered)
Nice to have
- Experience building platforms or applications supporting Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI workloads
- Experience with MLOps tooling such as MLflow, Kubeflow, or Vertex AI
- Knowledge of workflow orchestration platforms such as Apache Airflow
- Experience with data processing technologies such as Pandas, Apache Beam, or Spark
- Strong SQL skills and experience with analytical databases such as BigQuery, PostgreSQL, or ClickHouse
- Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or OpenTelemetry
- Experience deploying and supporting large-scale distributed systems in Kubernetes environments
- Knowledge of graph analytics, network modelling, optimisation algorithms, or telecommunications networks
Full description
We don’t just believe in better. 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, Sky Stream 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.
And we do it all right here at Sky
Role/Team overview
About 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 scienceists, network experts, and product stakeholders.
Team Overview
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 scienceists, 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.
- Design and implement containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes.