JavaScript Job: Frontend Engineer - JavaScript

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Company

Sky

Location

London - United Kingdom

Job type

Full-Time

JavaScript Job Details

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.
The Core team builds and maintains reusable UI components that are consumed by various other teams within the organisation working on the Sky Glass platform. In addition to that we also work on our own portfolio of apps, including one of the latest propositions being released by sky (www.sky.com/glass/smart-camera)
What you'll do
  • Build and maintain apps for the Sky Glass platform
  • Prepare Sky’s new smart camera proposition for release
  • Help maintain our internally open-sourced UI framework
  • Support apps teams that are using our libraries
  • Work on apps using LigntningJS
  • Help maintain our Concourse CI/CD pipelines
  • Work alongside other dedicated engineers, testers, designers and product owners to solve interesting problems
  • Produce clean, well-tested code that is easy to understand and maintain
What you'll bring
  • A strong understanding of software design and development principles, coupled with providing constructive and objective feedback
  • An expert-level understanding of JavaScript and Node - additional strong knowledge of a statically typed language such as TypeScript would be a plus
  • A deep understanding of how to build and maintain highly usable and reliable libraries
  • Ability to learn and work with new technologies - existing knowledge of streaming or developing for embedded systems would be a plus
  • The ability to communicate effectively and explain complex problems in a simple way
  • A preference for collaborating with others, both inside and outside the team
  • Good knowledge and understanding of agile principles
  • Strong understanding of source controls (we use GitHub), branching and commit strategies
  • Good understanding of unit (e.g. jest) and E2E testing frameworks (e.g. cypress)
Team overview
Product Delivery
Want to deliver brilliant products and unmissable entertainment that grips millions of households? Our 1000 strong, Product Delivery team does everything from developing innovative AI technology to creating the best HDR viewing experience for TV products. From Sky Go to Sky Q & Sky Glass, we take our products to the next level and make them more agile and reliable with every release.
The rewards
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: 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
  • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you'll work
Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.
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 are 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.