The backend developer is responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining software applications. This position will work closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.
As a Backend Developer, you will be:
Championing and applying the best practices that enable the delivery of performant, available, reliable and secure software and features.
Building highly scalable and highly reliable products (yes, our customers expect 99.999% availability)
Developing applications to stream video and content to millions of users.
Striving for continuous improvement within the self-regulated team, mentoring peers and associates working in cross-functional feature teams
Innovating and introducing new technologies in the team, for the benefit our customer
Contribute to the whole development cycle, analysis, implementation, testing and operation
Collaborate with other developers, sharing and receiving knowledge
What You'll Bring:
Development in languages such as Java, Kotlin, NodeJS, Go or others
API development, self-hosted or Application Server based
Containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
Relational and NoSQL databases
Continuous Integration/Deployment tools and processes
Knowledge of automated testing tools such as Cucumber, Gatling, JMeter or others
Desire to innovate and investigate new technologies
Ability to work well in a team, self-driven and eager to learn
Creative thinking, analytical skills, with attention to detail Fluent in English
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive Rewards: Above market salary, yearly bonus, and access to a share-save plan.
Work-Life Flexibility: Embrace a hybrid working model and enjoy flexible holidays.
Employee Benefits Plan: Access a wide range of benefits that are designed and tailored to your everyday needs.
Health and Well-Being: Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
Continuous Learning: Access learning and development opportunities and an additional budget that you can use for education and professional training.
Tech Perks: Mobile phone with a data plan, and access to several partnerships and discounts.
Entertainment Goodies: Enjoy the best of entertainment with a complimentary SkyShowtime subscription.
Referral Rewards: Participate in our employee referral program and reap the rewards.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you!
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What We Do
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 and business broadband, as well as smart home protection through Sky Protect.
We’re Europe’s premium content producer. We create award-winning original content, produce the biggest live sporting events, and we provide free access to news and the arts.
We believe that we can have a positive impact on society, by supporting and creating tens of thousands of jobs, addressing digital inequality, being a diverse and inclusive employer, and becoming net zero carbon by 2030.
