Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

As a Network Data Scientist your responsibility will be to join the dots between infrastructure technology and development of software and analytics capabilities to model and manage Sky’s network and to produce automation tooling to aid strategic planning and operational readiness

What you’ll do:

Network Technology
• Explore, evaluate, and capitalise on risks and opportunities related to Internet Service Provider infrastructure technologies.
• Actively participate in the development of engineering roadmaps bringing together network technology evolution, network economics, network performance, and business and customer KPIs.

Network Modelling
• Translate into code (software models) infrastructure designs and capacity management process improving your expertise in networks and your understanding of business challenges.
• Develop software-based network traffic forecasts, capacity, and cost models.

Software Development
• Develop automation scripts to enable systems integration and process improvement.
• Develop software systems and tools using industry standard frameworks to achieve network analytics and modelling objectives.

Network Analytics
• Develop and support the ingestion, processing, and analysis of data (pipelines) for modelling, reporting, visualisation, and business intelligence purposes.
• Carry on analysis answering key business questions by applying an analytical mind-set. Quickly and efficiently process information from multiple sources. Work with collaborators to interpret complex technical analysis and communicate them effectively.

What you’ll bring:

• Solid understanding of telecommunication networks. Genuine curiosity about Broadband (ISP) technology including IP networks. Keep on top of technology developments in the industry.
• Strong programming skills (ideally in Python). SQL knowledge.
• Telecommunications proven experience (or similar, e.g. academia). BSc / MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Strong analytical skills and a consultative, pro-active, and join-the-dots approach.
• A PhD in networks, computer science or similar.
• Knowledge of web frameworks and APIs, Cloud environments (Google Cloud and/or Amazon AWS), DevOps (Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD) and Agile principles
• Knowledge of data analytics, modelling and statistical analysis.
• Experience in systems development.

Group Communications and Infrastructure

Looking to be part of non-stop innovation? Join our Group Communications and Infrastructure team and you’ll work alongside experts in broadband, telephony, mobile, cloud and infrastructure. We’re the team that designs, builds, supports, and maintains the telecoms networks across the whole Sky Group. Together, we help Sky broadband, mobile and TV enter new markets by creating a single and secure infrastructure for the outstanding content and services that keep our customers coming back for more.

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 experiences

Where you’ll work:

Brick Lane:

Our Brick Lane office is in the heart of the East End of London. It’s part of a vibrant and varied community; close to street food, cafes, and shops.

The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10-minute walk.

Inclusion:

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for growing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more passionate about who you are and your potential. 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.

Why wait?

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

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

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.