Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
27/03/2025
Full time
Football Radar
For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.
About the Role
At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure.
This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.
Role Requirements
We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure.
We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.
We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you:
Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes)
Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP.
Experience with relational and document based databases.
Familiar with different testing methodologies.
Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively.
Thrives on responsibility and ownership.
Pragmatic mindset.
Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
Benefits
We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them.
Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance
33 days holiday (Including bank holidays)
Competitive contribution matched pensions
Health and well-being benefits:
Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage)
Health Cash Plan via Bupa
Subsidised gym membership
Daily subsidised office meals
Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year
Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues
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.
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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.
01/11/2025
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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