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Software Engineering

If you want to be a software engineer, automated tester or even specialise in a specific field of expertise in the future, then this programme is the one for you. Be behind the wheel and steer your software career in the direction you want, using our structured programme and endless tech opportunities.

Software Engineering

Start date: 1st September 2025

£38,000 per annum|7 Months

About this programme

Creating. Coding. Delivering. Software Engineering graduates create the products used by millions of customers. We use cutting-edge tech to develop everything from Sky Glass to Sky Mobile.

If you want to be a software engineer, automated tester, reliability engineer or even specialise in a specific field of expertise in the future, then this programme is the one for you. Be behind the wheel and steer your software career in the direction you want, using our structured programme and endless tech opportunities.

What you’ll be doing

Our accelerated 7-month programme starts everyone in a dedicated 5-week bootcamp aimed at giving you all the functional training to get started. You’ll cover learning to create clean, well-structured and efficient code, agile delivery, continuous build and integration, security principles for software development, test driven development, pipelining, deployment and much more.

Afterwards, we’ll move into educational projects where you undertake a piece of product delivery that have real life implications alongside our experts. You may work on a Sky Go or Sky Glass project that looks at the way customer access the content they love, or contribute to our streaming capabilities in the UK, Europe or the United States. Or work with Gen AI or Machine Learning technologies to help drive efficiency across our business. The possibilities are endless.

We’ll then add in additional training based on where your interest lies to pump you up; ready to move into a delivery team where you’ll continue your career as an Associate Technologist.

Could you be in the team behind the next iteration of Sky Stream? Or Sky Glass? Whatever your project, you’ll be in the driving seat from day one. Make an impact and get all the support you need to start your career. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this – and that’s Sky.

What we’re looking for

The one essential requirement is that you have or will be graduating soon. It doesn’t matter what your degree is in.

Other skills we’re looking for include:

  • The ability to code using modern day coding languages
  • Have experience creating software applications using modern-day coding languages either at university, at home or in industry
  • Have a real passion for software and technology
  • Are a quick learner and a team player
  • And are aware of agile methodologies.

Status

Applications for this programme have now closed. Register your interest below and we'll let you know when the 2026 graduate programme is open.

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Conrad

Head of Tech Emerging Talent

"We look at people that are right at the start of their careers in technology. We offer them an environment where they can learn, where they can be supported and become part of our future workforce."

Application journey

  • Prep Hub

    This optional step will help you prepare for our application process — and you can access it before you’ve even applied.

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  • Application

    Time to submit your application on our system. We’ll be asking for your personal details, academic information and everything else that you think would be relevant such as work experience. That’s all there is to it.

    If we need to make adjustments to make you feel more comfortable at any stage, please let us know when you apply — we’ll be in touch to discuss.

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  • Digital Assessment

    Once your application is in, we’ll ask you to complete our immersive digital assessments. They’re mostly situational questions and will also include a video interview. You’ll also take part in an additional test where you can show us your coding skills.

    We understand that you might want to utilise AI to support your preparation for taking the assessments – understanding Sky etc. But we ask that you complete the assessments themselves without the assistance of AI.

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  • Assessment Centre

    For the final assessment stage, we’ll invite you to our bespoke in-person assessment centre. You’ll get the opportunity to impress us in person and get a feel for what it’s really like to work at Sky.

    The day could include an individual interview, group discussion or individual exercise. We’ll give you plenty of notice and let you know how best to prepare for the day.

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  • We'll be in touch

    Once you’ve completed all the assessment steps, we’ll let you know when you can expect to hear back from us. Good luck!

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What do students think about our digital assessments?

93%

of people found our assessment to be interesting and insightful to complete.

95%

said our assessment was user friendly and easy to complete.

92%

felt like they were able to answer authentically and to be themselves in the assessment.

93%

said the assessment provided them with greater insight into Sky.

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Application tips

We know the application process can be daunting. Hear the top tips from our early careers team on how best to be prepared.

Prep Hub

Preparation is key. In this short video, Junior gives a whistle stop tour of the Preparation Hub and explains how it can help you with your application.
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Hear from our Software Engineering alumni

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    Amba Patel

    Associate Software Engineer

    It’s so exciting working on something which you’re very passionate about and then suddenly seeing other customers use it. I was really lucky to be able to work on something and watch it grow from its early research stages to customer launch.

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