Technical Lead - Livingston, United Kingdom - SKY Italia

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Description
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

  • Provide leadership in the data design and construction of oracle database development components.
  • Work with Principal Engineers & Designers to drive the technical direction and the improvement of tools and processes across teams.
  • Coach and mentor Senior Developers and Developers, helping them thrive in their career.
  • Work with the Engineering Manager to understand forthcoming work and provide high level estimates for resource planning
What you'll bring

  • A minimum of 5 years database development experience, especially working with Oracle database toolset but exposure to other NOSQL data stores would be an advantage.
  • Technical leadership / mentoring experience
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide written & verbal updates tailored to your audience.
  • Depth of knowledge of software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
  • Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
  • Collaborative nature, keen to learn and share knowledge with others
Team overview

UK&I Technology

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
  • A generous pension package
  • Private healthcare
  • Discounted mobile and broadband
  • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you'll work

Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.

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

Livingston Watermark House

Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston South train station and the town centre. Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.


You'll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym - or play a game of pool or table tennis.

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.

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