Hit the ground running on this accelerated learning programme. Take a hands-on approach using agile methodologies. Work alongside experts in our DevOps team and make sure we stay ahead of the game.  

Join the teams that built Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Create products used by millions. Take the lead on challenging and exciting projects. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. With the support of a leading software delivery team, create high-quality, testable products designed to bring customers more of what they love.  There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.  

What you’ll be doing  

On our DevOps programme you’ll create the best environments for our technology projects. Make sure our products remain available once they’re deployed to production. Be involved in scaling our applications. Find yourself in Group Product, Reliability Engineering or Enterprise Engineering, working on a wide range of technology projects across our business. 

You’ll learn a lot in 18 months. Spend your first four weeks understanding reliability engineering principles and learning what it takes to be a DevOps Engineer. Over the remaining 17 months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects.  

Once you’ve completed the programme, you’ll move one of our reliability engineering teams, which provides a variety of support and deployment activities to our Development, Quality Assurance and Release Management teams. Here you’ll help reduce costs, improve products, enhance service availability, tighten security, and boost our growth. Top quality is always a priority as you deliver effective, innovative software. 

On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include: 

Providing and configuring the environments that our developers will use to create our software products 

Be involved in scaling applications and products when popularity increases or where user demands peak expectations 

Ensuring our deployed products remain available, reliable and diagnose issues when they occur

Work in an iterative way using Agile delivery principles.

Programme facts 

This apprenticeship programme is 18 months 

Location is Leeds, west Yorkshire  

Expected start October  2022

DevOps Level 4 qualification

You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky. 

Your initial month of employment will be a bootcamp with the training provider. This is designed to give you an intensive training course to the basic skills and languages needed for the role. We therefore request that no holiday is booked during this time.

What we’re looking for 

You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England. 

In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme. 

Other skills we’re looking for include: 

Passion for technology

Keen problem solver

Basic understanding of coding in any of these languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, or PHP.

Our application process

First, complete our short application form by entering your details and academic information. Once your application has been submitted, you’ll be invited to complete our immersive digital assessments. This may land in your junk folder so don’t forget to check it. Complete the assessments successfully and you’ll be considered for our assessment centre. 

The first digital assessment looks at your behavioural and cognitive strengths through several questions. 

The second digital assessment will look at your ability to code. The coding test can be completed any of the below languages, please familiarise yourself with the basic coding concepts before beginning this stage. Note these coding languages are not in any particular order. 

Java 

Python 

JavaScript 

PHP.

In the last digital assessment, you will be required to review various sets of information and be asked questions related to this. Part of this stage will include a recorded video interview. But don’t worry there will be practice round.  

For the final stage of your application, we’ll invite you to a digital assessment centre and give you some tasks to get to know you better. The day will give you a practical insight into the role and will assess your technical aptitude.  

Once you’ve completed your assessment day, we’ll let you know when you can expect to hear back from us. 

The perks 

There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of benefits really are something special, here are our highlights: free Sky Q (for the TV you love all in one place), a generous pension, 25 days paid annual leave, discounted Mobile and broadband and private health care.  

You’ll get access to over 12,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to support your development. 

Developing you 

You’ll also enjoy a brand new, action-packed, learning experience with us. We’ll help you grow into a great future leader, with the right tools and support. Our 2-year learning and development programme sits alongside your apprenticeship programme and supports you during your programme and beyond with:

Growth – Every project and role you take on will be a chance to learn and grow; and you’ll be supported by passionate colleagues along the way.  

Confidence – Whatever your background, you can make a valuable and valued contribution. You’ll build confidence by getting involved and stepping outside of comfort zone.  

Belonging – You’re trusted to own your day, but there’s always someone on hand to make sure you succeed. Either with fellow apprentices, inspiring each other to think big and take action; or with your manager and wider Sky team to help build your own unique career. 

Plus, you’ll have access to a range of tools, from workshops to digital courses (like LinkedIn Learning), which will help you along the way.   

It’s a journey and we want you to see your progress, so you’ll get your very own development report to track your success.  

Why Inclusion is important 

It’s our people that make Sky Europe’s leading entertainment company. That’s why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone at Sky can be their best. CV’s aren’t everything. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential what you’ll bring to Sky.  

We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too.  

So why wait?   

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.   

The current closing date for applications is 11th March 2022. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.  

If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.  

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Eligibility criteria

You’ll need at least five GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent 9-4), including English and Maths 

Open Date 15 November 2021

Closing Date 11 March 2022