Join us and build a streaming platform used by millions.  

At Sky Czech Republic, we’re building the tech backbone that powers some of the world’s biggest streaming services. Ever heard of Peacock in the U.S., Showmax in Africa, Now and Wow in Europe or Sky Showtime in the Czech Republic? They all run on our global streaming platform—a kind of technological skeleton where each service plugs in its own content and branding. Our platform serves millions of users worldwide. Just to give you an idea—Peacock alone has more than 40 million users in the USA. Thousands of engineers globally are shaping this platform, and our Prague tech hub is a key part of that effort. But we don’t just keep the engine running—we push the tech boundaries of what’s possible, alongside teams from Portugal, UK, and USA. Here in Prague, we have teams specializing in front-end development (including mobile, TV, and web), back-end development (Java), DevOps & Platform Engineering, Video Software Engineering, and data science. 

What is the plot?  

GPE - Discovery Engineering department is the Content Management and Discovery System for video streaming services such as Peacock, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and NowTV. Between these propositions, we span multiple continents, with tens of millions of customers.  Whether you’re an editorial team trying to merchandise our content and set up the best experience for customers, personalisation teams providing individual experiences for customers or you’re a customer just trying to browse, search or save the content you’re watching, we’re here to take care of what’s needed.   

What role will you play? 

As a Senior Fullstack Developer, you'll be part of an international team building a Content Management System that powers the content and metadata for Sky’s video streaming platforms such as Peacock, SkyShowtime, Showmax, and NowTV spanning multiple continents. You'll be developing Java and React based applications, including data ingestion pipeline services, internal web applications for editorial teams, and highly scalable APIs. You will be responsible for driving the technical direction of the team, ensuring best practices and high standards are maintained. 

In addition to developing new features and technical improvements, you will focus on the resolution of incidents and overall support of the services owned by the team. This includes identifying and resolving issues in the codebase, using debugging tools and techniques to diagnose problems, and ensuring the reliability and robustness of the system. You will propose solutions and make design decisions to address complex technical challenges, ensuring the system's scalability and efficiency. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding the team through technical hurdles and implementing new solutions. 

You will also play a crucial role in mentoring less experienced team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow. You will become a subject matter expert in key domain areas, always considering also non-functional testing aspects such as security, resiliency, and performance. Additionally, you will build relationships and communicate proactively with colleagues outside of your immediate team to avoid silos and improve collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to explore key aspects of our platform while collaborating closely with teams in Prague and London. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Development of the CMS application components using Java, Spring, React and Redux with focus on both new features and fixes or improvements of existing functionality 

• Strive for continuous improvement – be able to improve existing practices and techniques from within the team with enthusiasm 

• Write well-tested code for robustness including edge cases, usability and general reliability. Focus on non-functional testing as well. 

• Assist in setting up the CI and CD, monitoring and alerting and in general improving reliability and robustness of the system 

• Identify and resolve issues in the codebase. Use debugging tools and techniques to diagnose problems. 

• Mentor less experienced members of the team 

• Assist in the maintenance and support of the AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes deployment, Postgresql Database or Kafka 

• Review code written by peers to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.  

• Work closely with other developers, architects and analysts both in Prague and London to understand requirements and deliver solutions. 

• Participate in daily standup-meetings as well as other team ceremonies to discuss progress, blockers, and plans. 

What skills do you need to play your role well?  

Not experienced in some of the below areas? Most of the skills listed are not strict requirements, but they represent the key technologies and approaches we use, and we welcome candidates who are eager to learn and grow in these areas. 

• Strong Java and Spring knowledge and experience with technologies such as AWS, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana, Jenkins 

• Proficient in TypeScript, with a solid understanding of its type system and modern ES6+ JavaScript features and best practices 

• Strong understanding of React fundamentals such as components, hooks and routing as well as understanding of Redux for state management in complex applications 

• Hands on experience in designing, developing and successful deployment of web applications, RESTful APIs or event-driven systems and asynchronous messaging using Kafka 

• Experience with automated testing frameworks, covering both functional and non-functional requirements. Proficient in backend testing using JUnit and Cucumber for Java/Spring applications. On the frontend, experience with unit and integration testing using Jest and React Testing Library, as well as end-to-end testing with Cypress or Playwright. 

• Knowledge of Unix/Linux and scripting languages (Bash, etc.) 

• Good overview of other relevant technologies and experience with designing software solutions 

• Ability to work well not only in your team but also in a cross-team environment. 

• Being self-driven and eager to learn and stay updated with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices. 

• Creative thinking skills and analytical skills, with attention to detail. 

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field would be preferred. 

• Fluent English. 

What can you expect in return?  

• Global Impact: Work in an international environment on cutting-edge technology that scales globally. 

• People-First Culture: We care about our people just as much as we care about the stability of our platform. 

• Performance Bonuses: Earn an annual bonus based on your performance. 

• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a mix of office and home working. 

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours to help you balance work and life. 

• 25 days of holidays. 

• 5 days of on-demand leave (sick days). 

• 2 days of paid community volunteering leave. 

• 1 day of paid leave for moving house. 

• Wellbeing Allowance: 18,000 CZK per year to invest in your personal wellbeing. 

• Fitness Perks: Get a fully covered Multisport card or a 950 CZK monthly contribution to a Benefit Card. 

• Meal Allowance: 225 CZK per day to keep you fueled. 

• Premium Life Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our premium life insurance scheme. 

• Fun Perks: Free tickets to Universal Theme Parks.