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We make it happen.\nBetter content. Better products. And better careers.\nWorking 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 ideasinto the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.\nSky is looking for a talented and dedicated Senior Software Engineer in RDK Triage Engineering team to support the release cycles associated with deployed software on CPE devices. These devices use Reference Design Kit (RDK), which is deployed on over 100+ million devices spanning video, broadband and home security.\nThe Release Triage Software Engineer function is critical to the successful development and deployment of new features and fixes as the function ensures that these changes get deployed to the field.\nSky’s development environment is advanced and highly integrated. It uses industry-standard tools that are combined effectively to support a fast-moving, agile development cycle. The combination of these tools running on cloud infrastructure, coupled with effective use of Open-Source code, allows Sky to deliver features and products against aggressive timelines.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nAs a key engineer of the team, you will be responsible for leading on-time, high-quality releases across a large number of devices. You will also be responsible for the complete release quality and triage lifecycle, which includes deployment, triage, mitigation, and tool development for software release operations. The position will require daily collaboration with the Development, Release, and QA teams. You will assess and ensure the release quality of the RDK software with Key performance metrics as well as incidents from the field. Also, identify new tools, processes, etc., necessary to improve the software release triage engineering process. You will manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality.\nYour daily tasks:\n Investigate customer-impacting field issues, identify root cause, and guide development teams toward the right fix\n Use strong problem-solving and debugging skills to isolate faults and resolve issues quickly\n Monitor business intelligence and telemetry dashboards to catch emerging customer issues early and act on them\n Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and external partners, communicating findings clearly\n Contribute to and follow Agile development practices\n Stay current with new tools, technologies, and best practices across development, data analysis, cloud platforms, and monitoring\n Help scope requirements and contribute ideas to improve triage tooling and workflows\n Support and mentor teammates, sharing knowledge and best practices as you grow\nWhat You’ll Bring:\n Experience in software engineering, systems debugging, or technical support, with a strong problem-solving mindset\n Experience with Linux and at least one programming language (C, C++, Python, or similar)\n Comfort working with networking & video/digital TV concepts (WiFi, broadband, or video technologies a plus, but not required)\n Exposure to data analysis or monitoring tools (e.g., Elastic, Splunk, Datadog, or similar) is a plus\n Understanding of software development practices, version control, and Agile methodologies\n Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with cross-functional and global teams\n A curious, adaptable mindset - comfortable learning new tools and technologies on the job\nTeam overview:\nThe Global RDK Field Triage Team within the RDK development team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of these products. The team supports software deployment on CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) devices, collaborates with the release and engineering teams during integration, and leads issue investigation and live data monitoring. Our mission is to ensure optimal product performance and customer satisfaction. This role involves close collaboration with colleagues across the UK, India, and the US, offering a dynamic and truly international working environment.\nGlobal Product\nWe’re the Global Product. We’re the team behind your favourite Sky products, and the platforms that power them. We make every moment magical, everywhere. Our team is made up of self-motivated, big thinkers who have a knack for solving problems and find new ways to captivate millions of customers by putting them at the heart of everything we do. From Sky Glass, Sky Q, Peacock and NOW to news and sports apps, we make entertainment even better, and we can’t wait to get started on what’s next.\nBenefits and perks\nThere'sone thing people can'tstop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’sa taster:\n Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema\n\n Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution\n\n Private healthcare with mental health support\n\n Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance\n\n Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect\n\n Sharesave and Tech schemes\n\n A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences\n\nHow you’llwork\nWe'veadopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2days in the office per week.\nYour office base\nOur Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-arttechnology and workspaces, there’splenty of space to see your big ideascome to life. Here you’llfind 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.\nOur Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersburyand Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikesand bicycles.\nWho we are\nWe’reSky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’llbe bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleaguesand society.\nWe’rean equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We'rea Disability Confident Accredited 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 whereappropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.\nJust so you know: if your application is successful, we’llask 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.\nTo be eligible for this role you are required tohave the appropriate rightto work in the UK. 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