Join us and build a streaming platform used by millions.
Sky is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies, and a part of Comcast Corporation, which also owns NBCUniversal (NBCU). We create award-winning original content, produce the biggest live sporting events and provide free access to news and the arts.
We work on the Global Streaming Platform supporting various video on demand products such as SkyShowtime, Peacock and Showmax.
Sky tech hub in Prague consists of around 100 people and it will be growing in the future. These are mostly developers, video-streaming enthusiasts and experts, with extensive experience across markets, technology, and products working on the Global Streaming Platform. We are collaborating closely with our colleagues in the UK, Portugal and the US.
What is the plot?
At Sky, we're dedicated to creating better—better content, products, and careers. Working in Tech, Product, or Data, we're building what's next and new, from broadband to broadcast and beyond. We innovate and optimize, turning big ideas into loved products and services for our tens of millions of customers across Europe, the US, and Africa. We connect them to a huge portal of content and deliver operational sign-in and digital user management session capabilities at scales unique to big tech companies, all from the heart of Sky.
What role will you play?
Join our new Prague based team and tackle global-scale authentication and digital identity challenges. Every time a customer logs in, your work will be at the forefront. Your role will involve actively contributing to our Java projects, participating in code reviews, and collaborating with other developers across the organization. If you’re eager to develop your skills and make a meaningful impact in the digital identity landscape, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.
Your daily tasks:
- Develop and implement new features in Java
- Write and run automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability. Perform manual testing when necessary to ensure features work as intended.
- Review code written by peers to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Work closely with other developers, architects and analysts to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Identify and resolve issues in the codebase. Use debugging tools and techniques to diagnose problems.
- Document new features and changes in the code. Update technical documentation as needed.
- Participate in daily standup-meetings to discuss progress, blockers, and plans.
- Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
What skills do you need to play your role well?
- Strong Java knowledge and experience with other technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, Grafana, Prometheus, Kibana, Elastic Search, NoSQL databases.
- Hands on experience in designing, developing and successful deployment of large-scale projects from end-to-end.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field would be preferred.
- Hands on experience in following the iterative and agile software development lifecycle.
- Ability to work well not only in your team but also in a cross-team environment.
- Being self-driven and eager to learn and stay updated with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes, adjusting work in a positive manner to maintain project timelines and objectives.
- Creative thinking skills and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Fluent English.
What can you expect in return?
- Working in an international environment on an impactful globally scaled technology with agile approach.
- Open and healthy working culture where we care about people as much as about stability of the code.
- Annual bonus based on your performance.
- Hybrid work, combining working from our office to be closer to the team and working from home.
- Work life balance thanks to flexible working hours.
- Generous free day scheme providing 25 days of holidays + 5 days of on-demand leave (sick days).
- Contribution to Multisport Card or Benefit Card.
- Meal Allowance.
- Relocation package for EU citizens available.
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