Data Engineering Manager
On site
Isleworth, United Kingdom
Full Time
27-03-2025
Job Specifications
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
Grow and improve an effective self-organising, cross-functional and well-adapted team where individuals recognise that team success is more important than individual success.
Support the team with being data-driven and track agreed performance metrics.
Help the team establish and abide by a set of 'norms' that help them govern their standards, behaviours and interactions.
Co-ordinate and facilitate daily team agile ceremonies.
Support team members' personal development and track objectives through regular one-to-ones.
Promote learning, experimentation and knowledge sharing and encourage creativity. Help the team to continuously improve their process and behaviour through regular reflection , adaptation and adoption of industry best practices .
Work closely with Analysts, Product Manager and Senior Engineering Managers, Delivery Managers to create, establish and maintain a prioritized backlog & roadmap for the team.
Liaise effectively and manage relationships with Management Team, Product Owners, Tech Leaders, Project Managers and Stakeholders.
What you'll bring
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC ) : Previous experience managing Software Development teams and f amiliarity with agile, scrum, and DevOps practices . Experience of managing a team of at least 5 to 6 engineers
Collaboration with Product & Analysts : Reviewing & Refining Requirements with Technical Analysts & Product Managers and ensuring the technical implementation aligns with the product requirements and business objectives .
Infrastructure & Cloud Knowledge : Familiarity with AWS, GCP, CI/CD
Delivery Management : Experience in Roadmap, Sprint Planning, Resource Management and ability to identify Risks & Technical Dependencies
Data-Driven : Ability to use Jira to define KPIs, and metrics to drive delivery throughput
Efficiency & Innovation in Development by ensuring engineering teams adopt scalable and maintainable solutions while aligning with business goals. Foster innovation by challenging assumptions, identifying simplifications, and leveraging existing tools or GenAI technologies to accelerate development .
Incident Management : Lead incident management by proactively identifying risks, ensuring rapid response to issues, promote a culture of continuous improvement by analysing root causes, implementing preventive measures, and enhancing system resilience using COE reports
E ducation / Certification : bachelor's or master's degree in software engineering or relevant discipline. PSM 1 Certified.
Ability to communicate and coordinate between teams. Take pride and ownership in your work, representing your team to other parts of Sky.
Leadership skills to motivate and provide clear direction to the team. An enthusiasm and aptitude for learning new skills and practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 : 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
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.
About the Company
Sky is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies and is part of Comcast Corporation, a global media and technology company that connects people to moments and experiences that matter. At Sky, we Believe in Better. It’s in our DNA. We’re famous for innovation. We offer the world’s smartest TV, Sky Glass; our plug and play streaming puck, Sky Stream; the best aggregation platform, Sky Q; and streaming services NOW and WOW. We provide connectivity you can count on in mobile, fast, secure, reliable residential a... Know more
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