We’ve got some exciting plans ahead at Trinity and are looking for experienced IT Technical Architects at all levels to join us over the next three to six months!
At the moment we are accepting expressions of interest from you and we plan to commence our assessment and selection process during the end of Autumn 2024. We are keen to learn more from you, about your level of expertise and what you can bring to the table.
Are you an experienced and dynamic IT Technical Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Trinity College London is embarking on a period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking a number of talented IT Technical Architects to join our team. This is a unique chance to contribute to the future of a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are passionate about driving change, we invite you to be a part of our journey.
About the role
At Trinity College, we have a suite of products offering exams in music, performing arts, English Language and more. We have embarked on an extensive and ambitious modernisation programme, as more of our products move online, and are looking for hands-on Technical Architects, with AWS experience, as our technology and approach matures.
As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing solutions, primarily cloud based, to meet Trinity College London’s evolving technology needs. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, our partners, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver high quality solutions to specification. Together with the rest of the architecture team, you will participate in the Technical Design Authority and Cloud Centre of Excellence forums, to use your expertise and experience to help shape our standards and best practices and to help projects to progress with the best solutions.
As a hands-on IT Architect, you will communicate extensively with our design and developments teams and partners, getting involved with Proof of Concept and Prototyping work, and ensuring DevOps and coding standards are well defined and adhered to. You will be able to show technical ownership and leadership, being able to take solutions from conception to implementation and support. As a technology and AWS subject matter expert, you will be able to provide guidance both within and outside the team.
About You
Extensive experience building solutions using key elements of our technology stack, in particular AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc)
Knowledge of good, secure and efficient working practices on AWS, with reference to the Well Architected Framework.
In-depth knowledge of the creation, management, promotion and integration of business data-centric APIs.
Understanding of data, domain-driven design, integration, and the importance of data to an organisation.
Experience working with 3rd party suppliers to provide cohesive, integrated SaaS solutions.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences in an effective manner
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques
Excellent business process and architectural modelling skills
Knowledge and experience of a wide variety of platforms, operating systems, systems software, business applications, ideally related to the education sector
Experience of providing solutions for cloud, on-premise and hybrid applications
An appetite for challenging existing practices in an effective and supportive manner
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment
Flexible approach to all situations
Experience of working in the Education sector is desirable, preferably within an Exam Board or Awarding body
Ideally, experience of migrating from package solutions (Oracle Siebel)
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation.
As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, regular social events, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free access to Trinity examinations and continuous training and development, plus more.
Our commitment
Trinity College London is an equal opportunities employer and our talented people come from all walks of life. Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse. We encourage all applicants to let us know if you need a little extra help with your application, want an alternative way to put in an application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the children and young people that we work with. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the organisation. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), w e select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. As part of our selection process, you will be required to disclose any potential issues with criminal record checks that will be carried out if you are offered a role with Trinity. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. We ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position for which you have applied. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the job sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a criminal check with you before withdrawing our offer of employment.
Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full at https://www.trinitycollege.com/page/data-protection/data-protection-policy.
09/09/2024
Contractor
We’ve got some exciting plans ahead at Trinity and are looking for experienced IT Technical Architects at all levels to join us over the next three to six months!
At the moment we are accepting expressions of interest from you and we plan to commence our assessment and selection process during the end of Autumn 2024. We are keen to learn more from you, about your level of expertise and what you can bring to the table.
Are you an experienced and dynamic IT Technical Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Trinity College London is embarking on a period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking a number of talented IT Technical Architects to join our team. This is a unique chance to contribute to the future of a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are passionate about driving change, we invite you to be a part of our journey.
About the role
At Trinity College, we have a suite of products offering exams in music, performing arts, English Language and more. We have embarked on an extensive and ambitious modernisation programme, as more of our products move online, and are looking for hands-on Technical Architects, with AWS experience, as our technology and approach matures.
As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing solutions, primarily cloud based, to meet Trinity College London’s evolving technology needs. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, our partners, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver high quality solutions to specification. Together with the rest of the architecture team, you will participate in the Technical Design Authority and Cloud Centre of Excellence forums, to use your expertise and experience to help shape our standards and best practices and to help projects to progress with the best solutions.
As a hands-on IT Architect, you will communicate extensively with our design and developments teams and partners, getting involved with Proof of Concept and Prototyping work, and ensuring DevOps and coding standards are well defined and adhered to. You will be able to show technical ownership and leadership, being able to take solutions from conception to implementation and support. As a technology and AWS subject matter expert, you will be able to provide guidance both within and outside the team.
About You
Extensive experience building solutions using key elements of our technology stack, in particular AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc)
Knowledge of good, secure and efficient working practices on AWS, with reference to the Well Architected Framework.
In-depth knowledge of the creation, management, promotion and integration of business data-centric APIs.
Understanding of data, domain-driven design, integration, and the importance of data to an organisation.
Experience working with 3rd party suppliers to provide cohesive, integrated SaaS solutions.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences in an effective manner
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques
Excellent business process and architectural modelling skills
Knowledge and experience of a wide variety of platforms, operating systems, systems software, business applications, ideally related to the education sector
Experience of providing solutions for cloud, on-premise and hybrid applications
An appetite for challenging existing practices in an effective and supportive manner
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment
Flexible approach to all situations
Experience of working in the Education sector is desirable, preferably within an Exam Board or Awarding body
Ideally, experience of migrating from package solutions (Oracle Siebel)
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation.
As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, regular social events, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free access to Trinity examinations and continuous training and development, plus more.
Our commitment
Trinity College London is an equal opportunities employer and our talented people come from all walks of life. Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse. We encourage all applicants to let us know if you need a little extra help with your application, want an alternative way to put in an application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the children and young people that we work with. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the organisation. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), w e select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. As part of our selection process, you will be required to disclose any potential issues with criminal record checks that will be carried out if you are offered a role with Trinity. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. We ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position for which you have applied. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the job sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a criminal check with you before withdrawing our offer of employment.
Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full at https://www.trinitycollege.com/page/data-protection/data-protection-policy.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, Leeds
DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared Rate: 535 a day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initially 6 months Clearance: SC Clearance required Location : Largely remote - every 2nd Wednesday in Leeds for sprint reviews, planning etc Working as a DevOps Engineer for a global IT Consultancy, you will be integral to designing and operating the cloud platforms that make digital transformation possible within the NHS, helping them to move towards a secure, scalable, and modern identity ecosystem. Role Overview The DevOps Engineer will play a critical role in the design, build, and automation of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines supporting the NHS IAM (Identity and Access Management) programme. This initiative aims to develop the Master Staff Index (MSI) which is a unified, secure digital identity and access management solution that ensures every NHS and social care staff member has a unique identity linked across local and national systems. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary delivery team to create reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure that underpins the MSI's authentication, single sign-on, and access capabilities across the NHS and social care landscape. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Design and Delivery: Deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Support the design and implementation of build, deployment, and automation pipelines across development, test, and production environments. Contribute to the definition and enforcement of platform standards under the guidance of the Principal DevOps Engineer. Cloud Engineering and Operations: Manage and optimise cloud environments, primarily in AWS (experience with Azure beneficial). Implement and maintain IAM, networking, and security configurations that comply with NHS security policies and Entra (Azure AD) integration. Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Azure DevOps. Automate build, test, and deployment processes to increase delivery speed and reliability. Automation and Scripting: Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention. Contribute to IaC development using Terraform and configuration management tooling. Use Python or JavaScript (desirable) to extend platform automation and integration capabilities. Monitoring and Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging using Splunk, Grafana, and Cribl. Ensure visibility of system health, performance, and security posture. Collaboration and Delivery: Work as part of an agile, multidisciplinary team to support continuous delivery and improvement. Collaborate with developers, architects, and security specialists to embed DevOps practices. Support operational readiness and ensure platform reliability for the MSI solution. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering within cloud-based environments. Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). AWS cloud engineering experience (Azure experience welcome). Practical understanding of cloud security, identity management, and IAM best practices. Familiarity with observability tooling (Splunk, Grafana, Cribl). Experience working in agile delivery teams and contributing to iterative development processes. Desirable Skills Programming/scripting experience in Python or JavaScript (TypeScript, React, etc ) Exposure to NHS or large-scale public sector identity and access management systems. Experience integrating with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD). Familiarity with the NHS's Software Engineering Quality framework. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and secure authentication architectures.
24/10/2025
Contractor
DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared Rate: 535 a day (Inside IR35) Duration: Initially 6 months Clearance: SC Clearance required Location : Largely remote - every 2nd Wednesday in Leeds for sprint reviews, planning etc Working as a DevOps Engineer for a global IT Consultancy, you will be integral to designing and operating the cloud platforms that make digital transformation possible within the NHS, helping them to move towards a secure, scalable, and modern identity ecosystem. Role Overview The DevOps Engineer will play a critical role in the design, build, and automation of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines supporting the NHS IAM (Identity and Access Management) programme. This initiative aims to develop the Master Staff Index (MSI) which is a unified, secure digital identity and access management solution that ensures every NHS and social care staff member has a unique identity linked across local and national systems. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary delivery team to create reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure that underpins the MSI's authentication, single sign-on, and access capabilities across the NHS and social care landscape. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Design and Delivery: Deliver secure, reliable, and scalable cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Support the design and implementation of build, deployment, and automation pipelines across development, test, and production environments. Contribute to the definition and enforcement of platform standards under the guidance of the Principal DevOps Engineer. Cloud Engineering and Operations: Manage and optimise cloud environments, primarily in AWS (experience with Azure beneficial). Implement and maintain IAM, networking, and security configurations that comply with NHS security policies and Entra (Azure AD) integration. Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Azure DevOps. Automate build, test, and deployment processes to increase delivery speed and reliability. Automation and Scripting: Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention. Contribute to IaC development using Terraform and configuration management tooling. Use Python or JavaScript (desirable) to extend platform automation and integration capabilities. Monitoring and Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging using Splunk, Grafana, and Cribl. Ensure visibility of system health, performance, and security posture. Collaboration and Delivery: Work as part of an agile, multidisciplinary team to support continuous delivery and improvement. Collaborate with developers, architects, and security specialists to embed DevOps practices. Support operational readiness and ensure platform reliability for the MSI solution. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering within cloud-based environments. Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). AWS cloud engineering experience (Azure experience welcome). Practical understanding of cloud security, identity management, and IAM best practices. Familiarity with observability tooling (Splunk, Grafana, Cribl). Experience working in agile delivery teams and contributing to iterative development processes. Desirable Skills Programming/scripting experience in Python or JavaScript (TypeScript, React, etc ) Exposure to NHS or large-scale public sector identity and access management systems. Experience integrating with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD). Familiarity with the NHS's Software Engineering Quality framework. Knowledge of Zero Trust principles and secure authentication architectures.
Overview Works as part of a team to build high quality software. We deliver high quality systems following specific guidelines that promote Agile working in a practical environment. Independently owns delivery in their specialism and works closely with clients and team mates to develop an understanding of their business strategy and architects development solutions based on that. Responsibilities Responsible for the development of systems based on requirements provided by our BA and/or the customer. Follows the direction set by the Principal Developer and follows industry standards in terms of techniques, methodologies, and tools. Provides direction and technical expertise in design, development and systems integration. Can work as part of a team, mixed between onshore and offshore locations Interacts with key stakeholders to understand business requirements. Contributes to the development of architectures for complex systems, ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed. Understand and deliver to strategic goals. Use industry standard Agile methods and tools, ensuring that effective project control, change control, risk management and processes are maintained. Oversees go-live and guides troubleshooting. Provides technical input for overall delivery models and if possible assists sales with pre-sales activity. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience Certification in any one programming skill Additional course or certification in Development Essential skills Evidence of application/technology and software delivery domain knowledge. Good knowledge of emerging technologies and market trends and able to assess impact on business strategies, benefits and risks. Experience in working closely with a team to develop an understanding of the requirements to enable successful delivery. Full life cycle application development experience and experience in designing, coding and debugging applications. Applies insight, originality and a broad perspective to generate revolutionary technical solutions with teams. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in initiating open and candid relationships with people at all levels. Demonstrates confidence in influencing and explaining things well to compel others. C# / .Net in Azure Cloud Tech Stack - One or more of these technical skills C# / .Net NodeJS Web API Messaging ( Rabbit or Kafka) Kubernetes / Docker AWS / Azure GIT Terraform ORMs eg Entity Framework / NHibernate SQL Document DB REST SOLID TDD Agile/SCRUM Dev Ops CI / CD Experience Experience working as part of Scrum teams, working on green and brownfield solutions using the latest technologies. Playing a large role in the product lifecycle, contributing to design, from development to delivery through our automated deployment pipelines. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
24/10/2025
Full time
Overview Works as part of a team to build high quality software. We deliver high quality systems following specific guidelines that promote Agile working in a practical environment. Independently owns delivery in their specialism and works closely with clients and team mates to develop an understanding of their business strategy and architects development solutions based on that. Responsibilities Responsible for the development of systems based on requirements provided by our BA and/or the customer. Follows the direction set by the Principal Developer and follows industry standards in terms of techniques, methodologies, and tools. Provides direction and technical expertise in design, development and systems integration. Can work as part of a team, mixed between onshore and offshore locations Interacts with key stakeholders to understand business requirements. Contributes to the development of architectures for complex systems, ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed. Understand and deliver to strategic goals. Use industry standard Agile methods and tools, ensuring that effective project control, change control, risk management and processes are maintained. Oversees go-live and guides troubleshooting. Provides technical input for overall delivery models and if possible assists sales with pre-sales activity. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience Certification in any one programming skill Additional course or certification in Development Essential skills Evidence of application/technology and software delivery domain knowledge. Good knowledge of emerging technologies and market trends and able to assess impact on business strategies, benefits and risks. Experience in working closely with a team to develop an understanding of the requirements to enable successful delivery. Full life cycle application development experience and experience in designing, coding and debugging applications. Applies insight, originality and a broad perspective to generate revolutionary technical solutions with teams. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in initiating open and candid relationships with people at all levels. Demonstrates confidence in influencing and explaining things well to compel others. C# / .Net in Azure Cloud Tech Stack - One or more of these technical skills C# / .Net NodeJS Web API Messaging ( Rabbit or Kafka) Kubernetes / Docker AWS / Azure GIT Terraform ORMs eg Entity Framework / NHibernate SQL Document DB REST SOLID TDD Agile/SCRUM Dev Ops CI / CD Experience Experience working as part of Scrum teams, working on green and brownfield solutions using the latest technologies. Playing a large role in the product lifecycle, contributing to design, from development to delivery through our automated deployment pipelines. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Job Title: Solutions Architect Location: London Office - Hybrid (average of 1 day per month in the office) Contract: 23-month Fixed Term Contract (looking to turn permanent) Salary: £60,000 per annum Benefits: 26 days holiday (rising annually), Perkbox, Life Assurance, Pension (10.5% to 22%), BUPA Dental Overview We are partnering with a respected nationwide charity currently undergoing a major digital transformation. As part of this journey, they are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives across the organisation.This pivotal role sits at the intersection of business and technology - responsible for designing end-to-end, high-level solution architectures , ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, enterprise standards, and technical delivery. Role Purpose The Solutions Architect will lead the design and definition of enterprise-level solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs . You will work across multiple programmes simultaneously, providing architectural oversight and strategic input while acting as a trusted link between business stakeholders, delivery teams, and technology partners . Key Responsibilities Lead the creation and delivery of end-to-end, high-level solution designs across a range of projects and programmes. Define integration patterns and oversee the design of interfaces across systems and platforms to ensure cohesive data and process flows. Act as the architectural lead across multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring consistency and alignment with enterprise strategy. Work closely with business stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams to translate requirements into clear and actionable solution designs. Facilitate collaboration between business and IT teams, ensuring solutions are realistic, scalable, and future-proof . Provide architectural oversight to third-party vendors and delivery partners, ensuring alignment with organisational standards. Contribute to the organisation's architecture principles, design governance, and technical roadmaps . Support technology selection, procurement processes, and vendor engagement. Participate in architectural governance forums and ensure compliance with quality and security standards. Champion best practices in solution architecture and system integration across the project lifecycle. Person Specification Essential: Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Solutions Architect, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level solutions . Strong experience designing and documenting high-level architectures and end-to-end solution designs . Demonstrated experience working on systems integration projects across diverse technology landscapes. Strong ability to balance technical feasibility with business objectives , ensuring pragmatic, value-driven solutions. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills, with experience influencing both business and technical audiences. Sound understanding of enterprise architecture principles, design patterns, and governance frameworks . Experience working in Agile environments , using tools such as Jira and Confluence. A collaborative problem-solver who can manage multiple priorities and deliver within complex stakeholder environments. Desirable: Experience with Salesforce and related platforms such as Marketing Cloud . Knowledge of Informatica or other enterprise integration and data management tools. Familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform. Background in CRM, data, or application modernisation programmes. Previous experience within the not-for-profit or public sector . Application This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the digital future of a nationally respected organisation and to contribute to meaningful, impactful technology transformation initiatives.The role is offered on a 23-month fixed-term contract with flexible hybrid working (minimum 2 days per month in the London office). Salary: £60,000 per annum If you are an experienced Solutions Architect ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
24/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: Solutions Architect Location: London Office - Hybrid (average of 1 day per month in the office) Contract: 23-month Fixed Term Contract (looking to turn permanent) Salary: £60,000 per annum Benefits: 26 days holiday (rising annually), Perkbox, Life Assurance, Pension (10.5% to 22%), BUPA Dental Overview We are partnering with a respected nationwide charity currently undergoing a major digital transformation. As part of this journey, they are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to support the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives across the organisation.This pivotal role sits at the intersection of business and technology - responsible for designing end-to-end, high-level solution architectures , ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, enterprise standards, and technical delivery. Role Purpose The Solutions Architect will lead the design and definition of enterprise-level solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs . You will work across multiple programmes simultaneously, providing architectural oversight and strategic input while acting as a trusted link between business stakeholders, delivery teams, and technology partners . Key Responsibilities Lead the creation and delivery of end-to-end, high-level solution designs across a range of projects and programmes. Define integration patterns and oversee the design of interfaces across systems and platforms to ensure cohesive data and process flows. Act as the architectural lead across multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring consistency and alignment with enterprise strategy. Work closely with business stakeholders, business analysts, and technical teams to translate requirements into clear and actionable solution designs. Facilitate collaboration between business and IT teams, ensuring solutions are realistic, scalable, and future-proof . Provide architectural oversight to third-party vendors and delivery partners, ensuring alignment with organisational standards. Contribute to the organisation's architecture principles, design governance, and technical roadmaps . Support technology selection, procurement processes, and vendor engagement. Participate in architectural governance forums and ensure compliance with quality and security standards. Champion best practices in solution architecture and system integration across the project lifecycle. Person Specification Essential: Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Solutions Architect, with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-level solutions . Strong experience designing and documenting high-level architectures and end-to-end solution designs . Demonstrated experience working on systems integration projects across diverse technology landscapes. Strong ability to balance technical feasibility with business objectives , ensuring pragmatic, value-driven solutions. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills, with experience influencing both business and technical audiences. Sound understanding of enterprise architecture principles, design patterns, and governance frameworks . Experience working in Agile environments , using tools such as Jira and Confluence. A collaborative problem-solver who can manage multiple priorities and deliver within complex stakeholder environments. Desirable: Experience with Salesforce and related platforms such as Marketing Cloud . Knowledge of Informatica or other enterprise integration and data management tools. Familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform. Background in CRM, data, or application modernisation programmes. Previous experience within the not-for-profit or public sector . Application This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the digital future of a nationally respected organisation and to contribute to meaningful, impactful technology transformation initiatives.The role is offered on a 23-month fixed-term contract with flexible hybrid working (minimum 2 days per month in the London office). Salary: £60,000 per annum If you are an experienced Solutions Architect ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineering Team Leader to join a fast-growing software company developing innovative enterprise platforms used by major organisations in the UK and internationally. Their technology helps streamline complex operations, improve customer experiences, and support large-scale service delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine people management with technical delivery, taking the lead on architecture, coding, and innovation while supporting the professional development of your team. Location: Hybrid - Milton Keynes (2-3 days per week on-site) Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + benefits + bonus Requirements for Software Engineering Team Leader Strong commercial experience in a senior engineering or team leadership role Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Proven ability to deliver projects from inception to completion while maintaining high technical standards Adaptability to new tools, technologies, and methodologies Solid technical skills in: .NET (C#) Unit & integration testing CI/CD pipeline development (GitHub or similar) AWS services (IAM, Lambda, API Gateway) Angular, REST APIs, Web API development SpecFlow (BDD), Postman, OpenAPI MS SQL Server (SQL) & MongoDB (NoSQL) Docker Experience with CQRS and Event Bus architecture is highly desirable Responsibilities for Software Engineering Team Leader Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, driving both technical and personal development Oversee architectural design and code reviews, ensuring high standards and consistency Plan and deliver work in line with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles Embed robust quality assurance practices to improve reliability and performance Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver software that meets business needs Contribute hands-on to coding, architecture, and problem-solving What the role offers: A supportive, people-focused culture with excellent training, career development, and performance-related bonus opportunities Competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 2 wellbeing days, Christmas shutdown, and flexible perks such as private healthcare, life assurance, and retail discounts 5% company pension contribution, modern hybrid working, and the chance to work on impactful, industry-leading technology Applications If you'd like to apply for this exciting Software Engineering Team Leader role, please send your CV via the relevant links. We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process, please email (if removed by the job board, our contact details are on our website). RedTech Recruitment Ltd focuses on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists. Even if the above role isn't of interest, please visit our website to see other opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
24/10/2025
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineering Team Leader to join a fast-growing software company developing innovative enterprise platforms used by major organisations in the UK and internationally. Their technology helps streamline complex operations, improve customer experiences, and support large-scale service delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine people management with technical delivery, taking the lead on architecture, coding, and innovation while supporting the professional development of your team. Location: Hybrid - Milton Keynes (2-3 days per week on-site) Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + benefits + bonus Requirements for Software Engineering Team Leader Strong commercial experience in a senior engineering or team leadership role Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Proven ability to deliver projects from inception to completion while maintaining high technical standards Adaptability to new tools, technologies, and methodologies Solid technical skills in: .NET (C#) Unit & integration testing CI/CD pipeline development (GitHub or similar) AWS services (IAM, Lambda, API Gateway) Angular, REST APIs, Web API development SpecFlow (BDD), Postman, OpenAPI MS SQL Server (SQL) & MongoDB (NoSQL) Docker Experience with CQRS and Event Bus architecture is highly desirable Responsibilities for Software Engineering Team Leader Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, driving both technical and personal development Oversee architectural design and code reviews, ensuring high standards and consistency Plan and deliver work in line with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles Embed robust quality assurance practices to improve reliability and performance Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver software that meets business needs Contribute hands-on to coding, architecture, and problem-solving What the role offers: A supportive, people-focused culture with excellent training, career development, and performance-related bonus opportunities Competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 2 wellbeing days, Christmas shutdown, and flexible perks such as private healthcare, life assurance, and retail discounts 5% company pension contribution, modern hybrid working, and the chance to work on impactful, industry-leading technology Applications If you'd like to apply for this exciting Software Engineering Team Leader role, please send your CV via the relevant links. We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the interview process, please email (if removed by the job board, our contact details are on our website). RedTech Recruitment Ltd focuses on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists. Even if the above role isn't of interest, please visit our website to see other opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Title: SC Cleared Microsoft Windows & Active Directory LeadLocation: Remote/MalvenDuration: 6 months with possible extensionRate: Up to £600 per day via an approved umbrella company Role overview: Microsoft Windows & Active Directory Lead will be responsible for designing and developing the Active Directory infrastructure for the AIC project. Will provide guidance and assistance with Microsoft Windows Server configuration and deployment to meet project requirements. Collaboration with and supporting other engineering teams and assurance teams to ensure alignment with compliance requirements Responsibilities and output: Configure and manage Active Directory to support P-AIC systems. Candidate will work with Senior Cloud Engineers to finalise and implement the desired Active Directory configuration, including group policies and certificate management based on the integration needs of the project. Candidate will support and engage with engineers from other teams to input into design and development of Microsoft Windows based systems. Working to time and budget, the candidate will be responsible for identifying problems, providing pragmatic solutions and delivering outputs which may include: Technical presentation Technical documentation User guides and work instructions Design or process documents Infrastructure or software build System installation or integration Lead or contribute to documentation as required. Lead or contribute to testing activities as required. Promote best practice, mentor colleagues, and identify continuous improvement ideas and presentation of approaches to internal and external colleagues for awareness. Fully engage in the agile development approach, upskilling in SAFe practices where necessary (training can be provided). Support and engage with security, safety and compliance activities, incorporating derived requirements into evolution of the design through life. Support estimation and the change control processes as needed. Essential Skills: Strong demonstrable Microsoft skills: Proficiency in deploying and managing Microsoft Windows Server Proficiency in deploying and managing Active Directory Proficiency in deploying and managing Microsoft Group Policy Troubleshooting and Debugging: Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills Ability to write technical documentation Able to mentor junior members of the team Desirable Skills: Experience working with Cloud services: Experience in using AWS Experience with a broader range of cloud services Knowledge of cloud security best practices Experience with Scripting: Able to use PowerShell to configure and manage Microsoft services Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator (or similar) AWS Certified Solutions Architect: Associate If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.
24/10/2025
Contractor
Job Title: SC Cleared Microsoft Windows & Active Directory LeadLocation: Remote/MalvenDuration: 6 months with possible extensionRate: Up to £600 per day via an approved umbrella company Role overview: Microsoft Windows & Active Directory Lead will be responsible for designing and developing the Active Directory infrastructure for the AIC project. Will provide guidance and assistance with Microsoft Windows Server configuration and deployment to meet project requirements. Collaboration with and supporting other engineering teams and assurance teams to ensure alignment with compliance requirements Responsibilities and output: Configure and manage Active Directory to support P-AIC systems. Candidate will work with Senior Cloud Engineers to finalise and implement the desired Active Directory configuration, including group policies and certificate management based on the integration needs of the project. Candidate will support and engage with engineers from other teams to input into design and development of Microsoft Windows based systems. Working to time and budget, the candidate will be responsible for identifying problems, providing pragmatic solutions and delivering outputs which may include: Technical presentation Technical documentation User guides and work instructions Design or process documents Infrastructure or software build System installation or integration Lead or contribute to documentation as required. Lead or contribute to testing activities as required. Promote best practice, mentor colleagues, and identify continuous improvement ideas and presentation of approaches to internal and external colleagues for awareness. Fully engage in the agile development approach, upskilling in SAFe practices where necessary (training can be provided). Support and engage with security, safety and compliance activities, incorporating derived requirements into evolution of the design through life. Support estimation and the change control processes as needed. Essential Skills: Strong demonstrable Microsoft skills: Proficiency in deploying and managing Microsoft Windows Server Proficiency in deploying and managing Active Directory Proficiency in deploying and managing Microsoft Group Policy Troubleshooting and Debugging: Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills Ability to write technical documentation Able to mentor junior members of the team Desirable Skills: Experience working with Cloud services: Experience in using AWS Experience with a broader range of cloud services Knowledge of cloud security best practices Experience with Scripting: Able to use PowerShell to configure and manage Microsoft services Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator (or similar) AWS Certified Solutions Architect: Associate If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
24/10/2025
Full time
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. Our IoT Platform team works closely with product, delivery, and business teams to create seamless customer experiences. From integrating connected devices to managing the smart home, we focus on building the platform that enables customers to connect with the technologies that matter most. We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our IoT Platform group. Reporting to the Head of Software Architecture, you will take ownership of the architecture for our consumer IoT devices and the AWS-hosted platform that supports them. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our technology and integration strategy as we expand our IoT product portfolio and bring our IoT capabilities closer together with other Sky products. What you'll do Architecture Design - Create and maintain high-level, end-to-end architecture designs and integrations for products spanning mobile apps, cloud platforms, and consumer devices. Solution Design - Deliver robust, scalable, cost-effective solutions for IoT devices and platforms. Collaborate with infrastructure teams, developers, AWS, and device manufacturers to investigate bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Firmware Integration - Ensure firmware designs and integrations meet business and non-functional requirements, working closely with device manufacturers. Policy Alignment - Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and policies, including security and data governance, and integrate seamlessly with Sky services (identity, data, compliance). Communication & Estimation - Present solution overviews that enable delivery teams to estimate effort and provide estimates for architectural work. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish working groups where needed to support effective cross-team input and review. Roadmap Contribution - Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our products, technology, and business objectives. Feedback & Recommendations - Share insights and recommendations to continuously improve architectural practices and guidelines. What you'll bring Proven Experience - Expertise in creating and maintaining end-to-end solution designs for cloud-based platforms, consumer devices, and mobile applications. Experience with connected home solutions on AWS (including AWS IoT) is ideal. Technical Proficiency - Broad hands-on experience across cloud infrastructure, IoT platforms, firmware integration, and modern development practices. Cloud Design Expertise - Strong knowledge of scalable, performant cloud architecture principles. AWS Skills - experienced with AWS infrastructure and cloud networking. Engineering Best Practice - Strong knowledge of DevOps and modern engineering practices. API & Microservices - Experience building secure, scalable API-based microservices. Performance Optimisation - Ability to design solutions with performance in mind, with a focus on monitoring and diagnostics. Collaboration & Influence - Strong ability to work across teams, balancing ambition with pragmatism, and cutting through complexity with clear solutions. Strategic Impact - Capability to provide solution overviews that support delivery estimation and influence product strategy. Team Growth - A passion for mentoring junior architects and helping grow the team's capability. Communication Skills - Excellent ability to convey complex designs and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Team overview We are Sky Protect, combining 5-star home insurance with smart home technology to ensure our customers are connected, protected, and insured. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Insurtech team and take a central role in determining the success of our product. Reporting into the Head of Software Architecture, you will be responsible for the platform and solution architecture for our consumer IoT devices and platform hosted on AWS. You will be instrumental in helping to shape the technology and integration strategy as we look to upgrade and expand our IoT device offering and integrate our IoT technology with other Sky products - Head of Software Architecture 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 Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. 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's 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. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
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