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
We're looking for a Technical Analyst to join our Global Video, Engineering and App department to be a part of supporting the on-going delivery of NOW, Sky's premier subscription-based OTT streaming app across multiple territories. You will be responsible for the clarification, analysis and sizing of product and technical requirements for major programmes delivering across NOW's Mobile client platforms!
- Collaborate with the Product Teams to create and refine epics, user stories and acceptance criteria and take ownership of the 'What needs to be done'.
- Work closely with Scrum teams, Solution Architects, UX Designers, Product and Engineers to deliver against the roadmap.
- Help facilitate the delivery teams, leading estimation and backlog refinement sessions to ensure the 'right thing' gets built.
- Identify RAID concerns and lead them with the support of the project management and the wider team.
- Document requirements and solutions appropriately.
- Develop an understanding of the strategic goals of the client platforms and align product requirements in light of such strategy
What you'll bring
- Demonstrable experience of day-to-day agile technical analyst responsibilities (backlog refinement, planning sessions, showcases, capturing stories/cards/acceptance criteria etc.)
- A background of analysing and detailing technical requirements,
- Experience of working with Agile delivery teams
- Ability to lead workshops with various partners to clarify and articulate requirements.
- Ability to prioritise feature work in multi-project environments
- Ability to think creatively, deal with ambiguity and handle changing priorities!
Team overview
Global OTT Technology
Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport.
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
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'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
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'll 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.
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.
If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.
Inclusion:
Recognised as an 'Inclusive Top 50 Employer' and a 'Times Top 50 Employer for Women', we're working hard to ensure we're a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working!