Job 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.

And the UK&I Architecture team is at the heart of it all!

"As part of the UK&I Architecture team you\xe2\x80\x99ll own the technology roadmap and define the solutions for a domain within Sky\xe2\x80\x99s Customer Management platform." - Adam Thornburn - Director of Architecture & Platform Engineer

What you\'ll do:

• Build and deliver innovative end-to-end solution designs that meet the requirements of the sponsor while maintaining the overall integrity of the technology estate.
• Develop, manage and mentor a highly performing team of Solution Architects for your portfolio area ensuring that the team has the skills and knowledge to deliver the fast-paced roadmap of change at Sky.
• Alongside the Principal Architect, manage demand against the capacity of the portfolio team to ensure that the portfolio team is always focussed on the right tasks and ensuring clarity of our delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with Analysis, UX/UI, Delivery, Engineering and wider stakeholder teams to ensure that our solutions deliver real business value and positive technology change.
• In collaboration with the Principal Architects, own and evolve the technology change roadmap for your portfolio area, balancing the need for modern, extensible systems with the rapid delivery of business change.
• Represent your portfolio area and technology team in the wider technology community, ensuring that end-to-end solutions are fit for purpose and aligned to our target architectures

What you\'ll bring:

• Extensive experience of Solution Architecture & Design in an enterprise setting, ideally (but not mandatory) including exposure to industry standard design methodologies such as TOGAF, eTOM, etc.
• Experience as a strong influencer, able to manage a team of experienced and autonomous technologists towards a shared goal.
• Skills as good communicator, able to influence senior technology stakeholders and a broad technology community of your designs and strategies.
• You will participate as domain expert on internal working groups and forums as requested; and represent Sky in technology, standards and professional forums as appropriate.

Team overview:

UK&I Technology

Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our UK&I Technology team and you\xe2\x80\x99ll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s not all. You\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym \xe2\x80\x93 or play a game of pool or table tennis.

Or

Brick Lane

Our Brick Lane office is in the heart of the East End of London. It\xe2\x80\x99s part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafes and shops.

The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10-minute walk.

Or

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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

Or

Leeds

Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn\xe2\x80\x99t stop at what we do, it\xe2\x80\x99s how we do it, too. We embrace each other\xe2\x80\x99s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we\xe2\x80\x99ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

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