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Principal system architect

Polbeth
Permanent
Sky
Systems architect
Posted: 4 January
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Job Summary

Enablement Platforms Engineer for Sky UK&I Technology. The role reports to the Head of Software Engineering and supports the customer management and engagement platforms powering Sky Glass, Sky Q, Mobile, Broadband & Talk, Sky Protect and future products. You will work with Architecture, Engineering and Product teams to drive technical and operational simplification.


What you'll do

* Define enabler features to drive the technology roadmap for your agile release train.
* Own the technology strategy, vision and systems architecture runway for your agile release train, aligned with the wider technology strategy.
* Engage with architecture, engineering and product teams to gain consensus on approach and participate in relevant forums and governance.
* Ensure system architecture is ready for PI planning and collaborate with engineering to ensure understanding of capability changes.
* Coordinate change to shared capabilities with solution architecture and engineering teams.
* Take accountability for strategic initiatives, shared capabilities and cross‑cutting objectives from the platform portfolio, ensuring alignment within the product portfolio.
* Work with engineering teams throughout each PI to support delivery of the work.
* Assist in breaking down capabilities into features.


What you'll bring

* Experience working within an agile framework at scale, aligning systems architecture with agile principles.
* Strong communication, collaboration and team skills with technology and business stakeholders.
* Deep understanding and proven experience of technology architecture frameworks, change and delivery lifecycles.
* Broad technology experience across domains (data, infrastructure, integration, security, customer management, digital, app).
* Significant experience in systems and engineering design.
* Senior architecture or engineering role experience.
* Experience with customer relationship management systems architecture (engagement, commerce, fulfilment).
* Line management experience or willingness to support direct reports.
* Nice to have: experience in media and/or telecoms industry.


Team overview

The UK&I Technology team delivers technology roadmaps for UK and Ireland businesses, focusing on customer innovations for Sky Glass and digital services for millions of customers.


Rewards

* Sky Q subscription.
* Exclusive Sky Glass rate.
* Generous pension package.
* Private healthcare.
* Discounted mobile and broadband.
* Sky VIP rewards and experiences.


Inclusion & how you'll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We support reasonable adjustments and embrace hybrid working, balancing office time and remote work.


Office space

* Livingston Watermark House – free shuttle bus to Livingston North train station, onsite parking.
* Osterley Campus – 10‑minute walk to Syon Lane train station, free shuttle bus to nearby stations, onsite parking and bike facilities.
* Leeds tech hub – under a mile from Leeds train station, parking available, subsidised gym and leisure facilities.


Job Overview

ID: 1855263
Date Posted: 1 day ago
Expiration Date: 02/02/2026
Location: Polbeth
Compensation: Competitive

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