Senior Software Developer (Python)

We don’t just believe in better. 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, Sky Stream 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.   And we do it all right here at Sky Role/Team overview       About the Role   We are looking for an experienced and motivated   Senior Software Developer   to join the   software and data science team   within Network Software & Data Science. You will help design, build, and evolve the software platforms, services, and data products that enable advanced analytics, automation, forecasting, optimisation, and AI-driven decision making across our networks.   This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of   software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data science, and AI , building scalable solutions that support critical business capabilities across Sky's fixed and mobile networks.   The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building cloud-native applications, and collaborating with data sci ent ists, network experts, and product stakeholders.   Team Overview   UK Tech   Our team focuses on technology strategy, design, and delivery across Sky's network and data platforms. From Cloud, AI, Automation, Data Science, and Advanced Analytics through to Network Optimisation and Digital Transformation, we build the systems that power the future of connectivity.   Within Network Software & Data Science, we develop and   operates   modern analytical platforms and software solutions that enable data-driven decision making at scale. We embrace cloud-native technologies, open-source innovation, and engineering excellence to deliver high-impact products for our customers and internal stakeholders.   Together, we are bold, collaborative, and passionate about building technology that makes a real difference.     What  you’ll  do       Design, develop, and   maintain   scalable software platforms, APIs, and analytical applications.   Build cloud-native services that support analytical, optimisation, forecasting, and AI workloads.   Collaborate with data sci ent ists, data engineers, and network domain experts to translate business requirem ent s into robust software solutions.   Develop backend services and APIs using Python and modern frameworks such as   F astAPI , Flask, or Django.   Design and implem ent   containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes.   Build and   maintain   CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable testing, deploym ent , and monitoring.   Develop reusable platform compon ent s that improve developer productivity and operational efficiency.   Contribute to data product…