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Software Engineering Manager

Geplaatst 22 mrt. 2024
Werkervaring
2 tot 5 jaar
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Functie
Soort opleiding
Taalvereiste
Engels (Vloeiend)

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Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe’s leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

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

Love planning and working with digital technologies? You may be, just the type of Senior Engineering Manager we are looking for - Who can lead teams effectively within a matrixed environment, adopt effective and inclusive people management and providing the right levels of feedback to senior leadership.

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

  • Report into a Head of Software Engineering and lead a group of software engineers of various experience levels.
  • Be broadly responsible for both people management, and the “how” we deliver against our business goals from an in-house software engineering perspective.
  • Be a confident technical leader with experience in a fast-paced environment balancing Agile delivery methodologies against business drivers.
  • Be experienced in leading engineering teams in an evolving and dynamic environment, where software is always-on, and customer experience is always more than a consideration
  • Be a committed teammate who demonstrates outstanding communication, interpersonal skills and consistent high energy levels, who recognises the importance of people in technology solutions.
  • Be an experienced leader with a reputation for thought leadership, critical thinking and a strong technical understanding and an analytical problem solver with a strong sense of autonomy, but with an open collaborative approach to getting the job done.

What you’ll bring

  • Experience developing & motivating those in your team by providing clear direction, opportunities for learning & direct coaching.
  • Experience in ‘Managing Managers’ – coach knowledgeable and supportive line managers.
  • An understanding of deadlines, budget constraints and scope of delivery and experience working with the business partners to ensure the right balance between these are met, setting expectations and handling risks early.
  • Experience leading scope changes with key stakeholders to ensure a consistent message is received on delivery and budget impacts.
  • An understanding of how to make our engineering better: improving delivery predictability and speed, operational awareness and responsibility.
  • Knowledge of and an understanding of how to improve Resiliency, Accessibility, Security and Compliance.
  • Knowledge of handling operational risks ensuring plans are in place for mitigation or resolution.

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

How you’ll work – hybrid working

The world has changed. And so have we. 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

Leeds

Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.

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.

We’re part of Europe’s leading entertainment and communications business. With over 22 million customers across five countries, we make life easier by entertaining and connecting people. It’s a genuine team effort. That’s why we want talented people, like you, to join us and help make the future happen.

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