Software engineering programmes

Create products used by millions, using cutting-edge tech. Work on our flagship projects – Sky Q, NOW TV, Digital Platforms, our global streaming platforms and Sky Mobile. All through our Software Engineering Academy.

Join in on the real action

Nothing happens on-screen without the talented people behind the scenes, working their magic every day. Join Sky as a graduate and you’ll have a job you love to talk about. So, what are you waiting for?

Software developer – additional opportunities

Create products used by millions, using cutting-edge tech. Work on our flagship projects – Sky Q, NOW TV, Digital Platforms, our global streaming platforms and Sky Mobile.

Software developer graduate programme - Leeds - additional opportunities added

*This programme has additional opportunities available for September 2021*

Join the experts behind Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Whatever your project, you’ll be in the driving seat from day one, designing the software that steers us to success.

Change the way customers interact with the NOW TV interface. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. Create software technology that influences the way they watch their favourite shows. Use cutting-edge technology and contribute to the success of current and future products. Develop software that underpins our products and improves how we work. Make an impact and get all the support you need to do your best work. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

The software development programme might see you create the NOW TV interface, develop capabilities for our front-end platforms or become a full stack developer for our search and recommendations team.

You’ll learn a lot on this seven-month programme. After just five weeks, you’ll be familiar with the major software engineering principles, Java development, test-driven development, continuous build, and integration. Over the remaining six months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects, before moving into a delivery team where you will continue your career as an Associate Software Developer.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:

Deliver and support the development of our software products
Team up with software professionals to create high-quality, testable products designed to engage our customers
Produce software through iteration using Agile delivery principles.

Programme facts

This role is based in Leeds
Programme duration is 7 months, rolling off into a permanent position
Expected start September 2021 starting with a 5-week boot camp.

What we’re looking for

A graduate in any degree discipline or soon will be
Ability to code using modern day web languages
Have created software applications using modern-day web languages either at university, at home or in industry
Have passion for software and technology
A quick learner and a team player
Aware of Agile methodologies.

So why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

The current closing date for applications is 30th July 2021 at 6pm. Apply now to avoid disappointment. Click below to find out more.

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Software developer graduate programme - Osterley - additional opportunities added

*This programme has additional opportunities available for September 2021*

Join the experts behind Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Whatever your project, you’ll be in the driving seat from day one, designing the software that steers us to success.

Change the way customers interact with the NOW TV interface. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. Create software technology that influences the way they watch their favourite shows. Use cutting-edge technology and contribute to the success of current and future products. Develop software that underpins our products and improves how we work. Make an impact and get all the support you need to do your best work. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

The software development programme might see you create the NOW TV interface, develop capabilities for our front-end platforms or become a full stack developer for our search and recommendations team.

You’ll learn a lot on this seven-month programme. After just five weeks, you’ll be familiar with the major software engineering principles, Java development, test-driven development, continuous build, and integration. Over the remaining six months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects, before moving into a delivery team where you will continue your career as an Associate Software Developer.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:

Deliver and support the development of our software products
Team up with software professionals to create high-quality, testable products designed to engage our customers
Produce software through iteration using Agile delivery principles.

Programme facts

This role is based in Osterley, west London
Programme duration is 7 months, rolling off into a permanent position
Expected start September 2021 starting with a 5-week boot camp.

What we’re looking for

A graduate in any degree discipline or soon will be
Ability to code using modern day web languages
Have created software applications using modern-day web languages either at university, at home or in industry
Have passion for software and technology
A quick learner and a team player
Aware of Agile methodologies.

So why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

The current closing date for applications is 30th July 2021 at 6pm. Apply now to avoid disappointment. Click below to find out more.

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Software developer graduate programme - Brentwood - closed

Applications for this programme have now closed. For applicants interested in future intakes, September 2022 and onwards, click here to register your interest and to be kept up to date.

Join the experts developing world class Sky Broadband Routers and Sky Q Set-Top-Boxes installed in millions of homes throughout the world. Whatever your project, you’ll be in the driving seat from day one, designing the software that steers us to success.

Work on cutting-edge technology providing new features on exciting new entertainment and connectivity products for Sky. Develop software that underpins our products and improves how we work. Make an impact and get all the support you need to do your best work. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing
The software development programme will see you learn about how we develop software and the processes used. You will also get to work closely with the hardware and device-drivers on the Sky Broadband Routers or Sky Q Set-Top-Boxes and be supported by engineers at the top of their game.

You’ll learn a lot on this seven-month programme. After just five weeks, you’ll be familiar with the major software engineering principles, low level development, test-driven development, continuous build, and integration. Over the remaining six months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects, before moving into a delivery team where you will continue your career as an Associate Software Developer.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy development team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:

Deliver and support the building of our software products
Team up with software professionals to create high-quality, testable products designed to engage our customers
Produce software through iterations in a continuous integration environment.

Programme facts

This role is based in Brentwood, Essex
Programme duration is 7 months, rolling off into a permanent position
Expected start September 2021 starting with a 5-week boot camp.

What we’re looking for

A graduate in any degree discipline or soon will be
Have created software applications either at university, at home or in industry
Familiarity with Git or similar source control tool
Have passion for software and technology
Aware of Agile methodologies
A quick learner and a team player.

Mobile developer – New programme

Create software products used by millions, using cutting-edge tech. Work on our flagship projects – Sky Q, Sky GO and NOW for mobile devices.

Mobile Developer Graduate Programme - Osterley - New

Join the experts behind Sky Go, NOW and Sky Q. Whatever your project, you’ll be in the driving seat from day one, designing the software that steers us to success.

Change the way customers interact with the Sky Go interface. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. Create software technology that influences the way they watch their favourite shows. Use cutting-edge technology and contribute to the success of current and future products. Develop software that underpins our products and improves how we work. Make an impact and get all the support you need to do your best work. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

The Mobile software development programme might see you create the next iteration of Sky Go, work on a new feature for NOW and develop capabilities on our iOS and Android platforms.

You’ll learn a lot on this seven-month programme. After just eight weeks, you’ll be familiar with our major software engineering principles, Swift and Kotlin development, iOS and Android platforms and continuous build, and integration. Over the remaining 4 months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects alongside our delivery teams where you will continue your career as an Associate Software Developer.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:

Deliver and support the development of our software products
Team up with software professionals to create high-quality, testable products designed to engage our customers
Produce software through iteration using Agile delivery principles.

Programme facts

• This roles are based in Osterley, west London
• Programme duration is 7 months
• Expected start September 2021 starting with an 8-week boot camp.

What we’re looking for

A graduate with a technology degree (Computer Science, Computing, AI & ML, Software Engineering, Cyber Security) or soon will be
Ability to code using modern day web languages. Swift and Kotlin is desirable
Have created software applications using modern-day web languages either at university, at home or in industry
Have passion for software and technology
A quick learner and a team player
Aware of Agile methodologies.

So why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

The current closing date for applications is 30th July 2021 at 6pm. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.

Click below to find out more.

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Mobile Developer Graduate Programme - Leeds - New

Join the experts behind Sky Go, NOW and Sky Q. Whatever your project, you’ll be in the driving seat from day one, designing the software that steers us to success.

Change the way customers interact with the Sky Go interface. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. Create software technology that influences the way they watch their favourite shows. Use cutting-edge technology and contribute to the success of current and future products. Develop software that underpins our products and improves how we work. Make an impact and get all the support you need to do your best work. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

The Mobile software development programme might see you create the next iteration of Sky Go, work on a new feature for NOW and develop capabilities on our iOS and Android platforms.

You’ll learn a lot on this seven-month programme. After just eight weeks, you’ll be familiar with our major software engineering principles, Swift and Kotlin development, iOS and Android platforms and continuous build, and integration. Over the remaining 4 months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects alongside our delivery teams where you will continue your career as an Associate Software Developer.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:

Deliver and support the development of our software products
Team up with software professionals to create high-quality, testable products designed to engage our customers
Produce software through iteration using Agile delivery principles.

Programme facts

• This roles are based in Leeds
• Programme duration is 7 months
• Expected start September 2021 starting with an 8-week boot camp.

What we’re looking for

A graduate with a technology degree (Computer Science, Computing, AI & ML, Software Engineering, Cyber Security) or soon will be
Ability to code using modern day web languages. Swift and Kotlin is desirable
Have created software applications using modern-day web languages either at university, at home or in industry
Have passion for software and technology
A quick learner and a team player
Aware of Agile methodologies.

So why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

The current closing date for applications is 30th July 2021 at 6pm. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.

Click below to find out more.

Apply Now

Automated tester – additional opportunities

Create products used by millions, using cutting-edge tech. Work on our flagship projects – Sky Q, NOW TV, Digital Platforms, our global streaming platforms and Sky Mobile.

Automated Tester graduate programme - Leeds - additional opportunities added

*This programme has additional opportunities available for September 2021*

Our passion? Connecting our customers to more of what they love. To do this we need to make sure we’re constantly delivering quality service and products. Make an impact by producing test coverage and ensuring software is delivered to the highest standard.

Join the teams that built Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Create products used by millions. Use cutting-edge tech. Deliver top-quality software. Learn the fundamentals of software engineering, testing and gain an understanding of DevOps. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll learn a lot in seven months. After five weeks, you’ll be familiar with major software engineering and testing principles, as well as DevOps and test-driven development. Master the fundamentals of performance and API, mobile and hardware testing. And the security principles that underpin all our work. Over the remaining six months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on current projects before moving into a delivery team, where you will continue your career as an Associate Tester.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include

Identify and negotiate business objectives to deliver quality, customer-focused testing solutions
Collaborate with developers to maintain and improve our test suites
Stay up to date on the status of tests, offering solutions as needed
Help us deliver continuous, quality code that matches business requirements.

Programme facts

This role is based in Leeds
Programme duration is 7 months, rolling off into a permanent position
Expected start is September 2021.

What we’re looking for

A graduate in any degree discipline or soon will be
Have passion for software and technology
Be familiar with a modern-day test framework
Familiar with applying quality assurance processes to software applications
Aware of Agile methodologies
A quick learner and team player
Analytical and enjoy using logic to solve problems.

So why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

The current closing date for applications is 30th July 2021 at 6pm. Apply now to avoid disappointment. Click below to find out more.

Apply Now

Automated Tester graduate programme - Osterley - additional opportunities added

*This programme has additional opportunities available for September 2021*

Our passion? Connecting our customers to more of what they love. To do this we need to make sure we’re constantly delivering quality service and products. Make an impact by producing test coverage and ensuring software is delivered to the highest standard.

Join the teams that built Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Create products used by millions. Use cutting-edge tech. Deliver top-quality software. Learn the fundamentals of software engineering, testing and gain an understanding of DevOps. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll learn a lot in seven months. After five weeks, you’ll be familiar with major software engineering and testing principles, as well as DevOps and test-driven development. Master the fundamentals of performance and API, mobile and hardware testing. And the security principles that underpin all our work. Over the remaining six months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on current projects before moving into a delivery team, where you will continue your career as an Associate Tester.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include

Identify and negotiate business objectives to deliver quality, customer-focused testing solutions
Collaborate with developers to maintain and improve our test suites
Stay up to date on the status of tests, offering solutions as needed
Help us deliver continuous, quality code that matches business requirements.

Programme facts

This role is based in Osterley
Programme duration is 7 months, rolling off into a permanent position
Expected start is September 2021.

What we’re looking for

A graduate in any degree discipline or soon will be
Have passion for software and technology
Be familiar with a modern-day test framework
Familiar with applying quality assurance processes to software applications
Aware of Agile methodologies
A quick learner and team player
Analytical and enjoy using logic to solve problems.

So why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

The current closing date for applications is 30th July 2021 at 6pm. Apply now to avoid disappointment. Click below to find out more.

Apply Now

Automated Tester graduate programme - Brentwood - closed

This graduate programme is now closed for applications for our 2021 intake. To register your interest for September 2022 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.

Our passion? Connecting our customers to more of what they love. To do this we need to make sure we’re constantly delivering quality service and products. Make an impact by producing test coverage and ensuring software is delivered to the highest standard.

Join the teams that built Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Create products used by millions. Use cutting-edge tech. Deliver top-quality software. Learn the fundamentals of software engineering, testing and gain an understanding of DevOps. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll learn a lot in seven months. After five weeks, you’ll be familiar with major software engineering and testing principles, as well as DevOps and test-driven development. Master the fundamentals of performance and API, mobile and hardware testing. And the security principles that underpin all our work. Over the remaining six months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on current projects before moving into a delivery team, where you will continue your career as an Associate Tester.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include

Identify and negotiate business objectives to deliver quality, customer-focused testing solutions
Collaborate with developers to maintain and improve our test suites
Stay up to date on the status of tests, offering solutions as needed
Help us deliver continuous, quality code that matches business requirements.

Programme facts

This role is based in Brentwood, Essex
Programme duration is 7 months, rolling off into a permanent position
Expected start is September 2021.

What we’re looking for

A graduate in any degree discipline or soon will be
Have passion for software and technology
Be familiar with a modern-day test framework
Familiar with applying quality assurance processes to software applications
Aware of Agile methodologies
A quick learner and team player
Analytical and enjoy using logic to solve problems.

DevOps engineer – additional opportunities

Create products used by millions, using cutting-edge tech. Work on our flagship projects – Sky Q, NOW TV, Digital Platforms, our global streaming platforms and Sky Mobile.

DevOps Engineering graduate programme - Leeds - additional opportunities added

*This programme has additional opportunities available for September 2021*

Hit the ground running on this accelerated learning programme. Take a hands-on approach using agile methodologies. Work alongside experts in our DevOps team and make sure we stay ahead of the game.

Join the teams that built Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Create products used by millions. Take the lead on challenging and exciting projects. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. With the support of a leading software delivery team, create high-quality, testable products designed to bring customers more of what they love. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

On our DevOps programme you’ll create the best environments for our technology projects. Make sure our products remain available once they’re deployed to production. Be involved in scaling our applications. Find yourself in Group Product, Reliability Engineering or Enterprise Engineering, working on a wide range of technology projects across our business.

You’ll learn a lot in seven months. Spend your first four weeks understanding reliability engineering principles and learning what it takes to be a DevOps Engineer. Over the remaining six months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects.

Once you’ve completed the programme, you’ll move one of our reliability engineering teams, which provides a variety of support and deployment activities to our Development, Quality Assurance and Release Management teams. Here you’ll help reduce costs, improve products, enhance service availability, tighten security, and boost our growth. Top quality is always a priority as you deliver effective, innovative software.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:

Providing and configuring the environments that our developers will use to create our software products
Be involved in scaling applications and products when popularity increases or where user demands peak expectations
Ensuring our deployed products remain available, reliable and diagnose issues when they occur
Work in an iterative way using Agile delivery principles.

Programme facts

This role is based in Leeds
Programme duration is 7 months, rolling off into a permanent position
Expected start is September 2021.

What we’re looking for

A graduate in any degree discipline or soon will be
Able to develop scripted software i.e. Bash scripting
Familiar with pipeline automation and deployment frameworks such as Docker, Jenkins, Puppet, AWS, and VMware automation
Comfortable using cloud-related technologies
Aware of Agile methodologies
Have passion for software and technology.

So why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

The current closing date for applications is 30th July 2021 at 6pm. Apply now to avoid disappointment. Click below to find out more.

Apply Now

DevOps Engineering graduate programme - Osterley - additional opportunities added

*This programme has additional opportunities available for September 2021*

Hit the ground running on this accelerated learning programme. Take a hands-on approach using agile methodologies. Work alongside experts in our DevOps team and make sure we stay ahead of the game.

Join the teams that built Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Create products used by millions. Take the lead on challenging and exciting projects. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. With the support of a leading software delivery team, create high-quality, testable products designed to bring customers more of what they love. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

On our DevOps programme you’ll create the best environments for our technology projects. Make sure our products remain available once they’re deployed to production. Be involved in scaling our applications. Find yourself in Group Product, Reliability Engineering or Enterprise Engineering, working on a wide range of technology projects across our business.

You’ll learn a lot in seven months. Spend your first four weeks understanding reliability engineering principles and learning what it takes to be a DevOps Engineer. Over the remaining six months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects.

Once you’ve completed the programme, you’ll move one of our reliability engineering teams, which provides a variety of support and deployment activities to our Development, Quality Assurance and Release Management teams. Here you’ll help reduce costs, improve products, enhance service availability, tighten security, and boost our growth. Top quality is always a priority as you deliver effective, innovative software.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:

Providing and configuring the environments that our developers will use to create our software products
Be involved in scaling applications and products when popularity increases or where user demands peak expectations
Ensuring our deployed products remain available, reliable and diagnose issues when they occur
Work in an iterative way using Agile delivery principles.

Programme facts

This role is based in Osterley, west London
Programme duration is 7 months, rolling off into a permanent position
Expected start is September 2021.

What we’re looking for

A graduate in any degree discipline or soon will be
Able to develop scripted software i.e. Bash scripting
Familiar with pipeline automation and deployment frameworks such as Docker, Jenkins, Puppet, AWS, and VMware automation
Comfortable using cloud-related technologies
Aware of Agile methodologies
Have passion for software and technology.

So why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

The current closing date for applications is 30th July 2021 at 6pm. Apply now to avoid disappointment. Click below to find out more.

Apply Now

DevOps Engineering graduate programme - London - closed

This graduate programme is now closed for applications for our 2021 intake. To register your interest for September 2022 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.

Hit the ground running on this accelerated learning programme. Take a hands-on approach using agile methodologies. Work alongside experts in our DevOps team and make sure we stay ahead of the game.

Join the teams that built Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Create products used by millions. Take the lead on challenging and exciting projects. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. With the support of a leading software delivery team, create high-quality, testable products designed to bring customers more of what they love. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.

What you’ll be doing

On our DevOps programme you’ll create the best environments for our technology projects. Make sure our products remain available once they’re deployed to production. Be involved in scaling our applications. Find yourself in Group Product, Reliability Engineering or Enterprise Engineering, working on a wide range of technology projects across our business.

You’ll learn a lot in seven months. Spend your first four weeks understanding reliability engineering principles and learning what it takes to be a DevOps Engineer. Over the remaining six months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects.

Once you’ve completed the programme, you’ll move one of our reliability engineering teams, which provides a variety of support and deployment activities to our Development, Quality Assurance and Release Management teams. Here you’ll help reduce costs, improve products, enhance service availability, tighten security, and boost our growth. Top quality is always a priority as you deliver effective, innovative software.

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:

Providing and configuring the environments that our developers will use to create our software products
Be involved in scaling applications and products when popularity increases or where user demands peak expectations
Ensuring our deployed products remain available, reliable and diagnose issues when they occur
Work in an iterative way using Agile delivery principles.

Programme facts

This role is based in Brick Lane, London
Programme duration is 7 months, rolling off into a permanent position
Expected start is September 2021.

What we’re looking for

A graduate in any degree discipline or soon will be
Able to develop scripted software i.e. Bash scripting
Familiar with pipeline automation and deployment frameworks such as Docker, Jenkins, Puppet, AWS, and VMware automation
Comfortable using cloud-related technologies
Aware of Agile methodologies
Have passion for software and technology.

What we look for

What to expect when you apply

Our rewards

Learning & development

Register your interest

Insight days

What we look for content

At Sky, we look for people who can rise to the challenge and quickly focus on finding a solution. People who are always striving for simpler, smarter, faster and better ways of working. Whether that’s explaining complicated things simply and confidently. Being able to draw meaningful insights from a set of complex data. Or staying ahead of the curve by keeping up with the latest technological advances and applying them at work.

People here aren’t afraid to work hard. They know that to be brilliant, they need to push themselves constantly to achieve more. They can adapt in fast-paced environments. And they enjoy being kept on their toes by working on a variety of tasks. They’re driven by their genuine passion. Working towards our purpose and values to give customers more of what they love. And no-one does it alone. Working here means being part of a team that looks for opportunities to collaborate and support colleagues to deliver the best results. So, if you’re someone who constantly seeks opportunities to learn from your experiences and the people around you, then a career at Sky could be right for you.

What to expect when you apply

Register

Simply register your details and provide your academic information. That’s all there is to it.

If you need any adjustments for any stage of the process, make sure to let us know when you register and one of our team will be in touch to discuss.

Digital assessments

Once your application has been submitted, you’ll be invited to complete our immersive digital assessments. This may land in your junk folder so don’t forget to check it. Complete the assessments successfully and you’ll be considered for our assessment centre.

The first digital assessment looks at your behavioural and cognitive strengths through several situational based questions.

The second tests your ability to code. It can be completed in the programming languages below. Please familiarise yourself with the basic coding concepts of these languages (based on location and role) before beginning this stage.

Software Developer at Osterley and Leeds – Java, JavaScript, Python and PHP. If applying for Brentwood, languages also include C, C++, C#.
Automated Tester at Osterley and Leeds – JavaScript and Python Selenium. If applying for Brentwood, languages are Java and Selenium.
DevOps Engineer for Osterley and Leeds – Bash/Shell Scripting and AWS.

The third assessment involves reviewing various sets of information and answering questions related to this. This stage includes a recorded video interview. But don’t worry there will be a practice round.

Ready to go? Here are some hints and tips to get you started:

Find somewhere quiet where you won’t get distracted
It might help to turn off your phone or keep it on silent
Open a new browser window or close any tabs you aren’t currently using
Have a pen, some paper and calculator to hand
Get camera ready. Make sure you’re in a tidy, well-lit space with good internet connection. And of course, test your audio and webcam to check that they’re working fine. We’ll give you some more instructions to help you get set up
To get you in the swing of things, you’ll get some time to practice recording your answers. Make the most of this so you’re ready for your final take
We know it might feel a little strange but try and treat the video interview like you would any interview. Dress comfortably, smile and keep focussed on the camera
And finally, we’re excited to get to know you. Be yourself. Always provide answers that best represent you and what you would do in a given situation.

Assessment centre

For the final stage of your application, we’ll invite you to a digital assessment centre and give you some tasks to get to know you better. The day will give you a practical insight into the role and will assess your technical aptitude.

You’ll get the opportunity to impress us in person and get a feel for what it’s really like to work at Sky. It’s normal to be nervous but we’re on hand to help you along the way. To prepare, do your research about Sky and come ready to demonstrate your skills and passion. Think about what has motivated you to apply to work here. We’re keen to hear more about you.

Once you’ve completed your assessment day, we’ll let you know when you can expect to hear back from us.

Any questions? Email us at earlycareers@Sky.uk

Good luck!

Rewards

We’re committed to providing great rewards to the people who drive our success. Whether it’s taking care of your health, providing for your future, experiencing our great products or the little things that show we care, we aim to make your life better by providing a great range of benefits which fit around your needs.

Our rewards package provides you with:

Experience

Free Sky Q, Broadband and discounted Talk. (One off payment required for installation and equipment for Sky Q).

Choices

Pension plan – you’ll automatically be enrolled into the pension plan after you’ve been with us for three months. There’s also free life assurance (dependants will receive from two to four times your salary depending on your circumstances) and ill health cover.
Healthcare plan – the health of our people is important to us, so we’ll provide you with a competitive healthcare plan.
Savings – you can save on childcare costs, travel season tickets, mobile phones and cheaper shopping through retail vouchers.
Dental insurance – discounted dental insurance for you and your family with a leading UK provider.

Share

Share save scheme – we’ll give you the opportunity to gain from our success, which means you’ll benefit as our share price rises (available for people on a permanent contract).

Discounts

Savings – we’ve arranged special discounts across a wide range of goods and services just for you.
Gym benefits – discounted membership at many high street gyms, saving employees around £200 per annum.

And lots more

Holidays –25 days annual entitlement, plus after 5 years of service, you are also entitled to receive an additional day’s paid holiday for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days per year (entitlements may vary depending on location and business area).
Great support for working parents including generous maternity benefits with 6 months at full pay for those with the required length of service.
A range of recognition schemes providing great prizes for our people who live and breathe our values.
Make a difference – whatever good cause you want to support, we’ll help you with time off, donations or help raising funds.
Flexible working – we have a clear and on-going commitment to a whole range of flexible working options depending on the job you do.

Learning & development

Your development journey

You’ll enjoy a brand new, action-packed, learning experience with us. We’ll help you grow into a great future leader, with the right tools and support. The 2-year programme supports you with:

Growth – Every project and role you take on will be a chance to learn and grow. And you’ll be supported by passionate colleagues along the way.

Confidence – Whatever your background, you can make a valuable and valued contribution. You’ll build confidence by getting involved and stepping outside of comfort zone.

Belonging – You’re trusted to own your day, but there’s always someone on hand to make sure you succeed. With fellow grads, inspiring each other to think big and take action. Or with your manager and wider Sky team to help build your own unique career.

Plus, you’ll have access to a range of tools, from workshops to digital courses (like LinkedIn Learning), which will help you along the way.

It’s a journey and we want you to see your progress, so you’ll get your very own development report to track your success.