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Senior GUI Developer C++

Employer
Sky
Location
London
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
9 Feb 2022

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Sector
Technology & Digital, IT
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Home working available
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

 


Join a talented team of developers and automation testers working on the Sky's award-winning Sky Q products, such as the Sky Q user interface and the Sky Go apps. You will work closely with a variety of other teams from hardware, software, and test.

 


We are expanding the team to work on exciting new projects and platforms, and are creating new systems and features that make using them a great customer experience, such as streaming on a variety of platforms, great new ways to discover, search, access and consume content, set up and control of devices, analytics etc.

 


What you'll do:

 


* Develop the user interface for Sky Q Satellite, Linux, Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices
* Write excellent quality, clean, concise, readable, testable and tested code
* Work with a large team, on a large, complex codebase
* Drive best technology and software development practices into the team with passion and enthusiasm
* Strive for continuous improvement within the team

 

What you'll bring:

 


* C++ hands on experience
* Object Oriented Design knowledge
* Code analysis & debugging ability
* TDD, and Unit testing with mocks
* User interface development
* Communication & agile teamwork

 

Group Product is the team behind the renowned Sky products line-up. From Sky+ to Sky Q. From hardware and software to intricate design, we're proud that everyone's favourite Sky products are #MadeByUs

 

The Rewards:

 


There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:
* Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
* A generous pension package
* Private healthcare
* Discounted mobile and broadband
* Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

 


Where you'll work:

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 take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we've been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we've committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We've also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.
At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, So we're happy to discuss flexible working.
And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

 

Why wait?

 


Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.
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.

 

 

 

Company

Sky is the operator of the leading multichannel television platform in the UK and Ireland with viewers in 8.6 million households.

Sky was the winner of the Overall Top Employer Award for the 2016 Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards. It was praised by the judges for the strong evidence of its support for diversity, female career progression across the board and family friendly working which was backed up with strong evidence and case studies.

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