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Software Developer C++ Sky Glass 60247

Employer
Sky
Location
London, England, Isleworth
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
16 Jun 2022

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Sector
IT
Contract Type
Permanent
Flexibility
Flexible working available

Job Details

As a C++/Qt Developer working on the cross-platform Sky Q and Sky Glass User Interface, you'll be drawing on your know-how to deliver high quality features quickly. You will be encouraged to help solve the problems faced in this domain with the potential of bringing new solutions or technologies to the platform. You'll be knowledgeable and passionate about technology, enjoy pairing with other smart people and use agile to ensure your projects succeed.

  • Develop Sky Products' User Interface with excellent quality software using Agile techniques such as Test Driven Development and Pair Programming

  • Work with a large team, on a large, complex codebase

  • Drive best technology and software development practices into the team with passion and enthusiasm

  • Take an active role in Story definition, assisting QA's and business stakeholders with Acceptance criteria

  • Participate in regular showcases of new work to the product owners and business stakeholders

  • Strive for continuous improvement within the team

  • Actively support Agile development methods and best practices

What you'll bring:

  • Strong C++ development background and comfortable working in a Linux environment

  • Strong unit testing and Agile background is essential

  • Strong GUI experience using UI frameworks

  • Exposure to Qt is highly beneficial

  • Regular use of agile and XP practices such as pairing and TDD are highly beneficial

  • Experience of development on embedded devices, graphics stacks would be a bonus

  • Working alongside creative colleagues, and bringing their work to life as faithfully as possible

  • Knowledge and experience of a wide range of best of breed open source and commercial technologies

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 experie

Inclusion:

Recognised as an 'Inclusive Top 50 Employer' and a 'Times Top 50 Employer for Women', we're working hard to ensure we're a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. 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

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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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