Position Overview & Specifications

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do
  • Contribute to the existing Automation test packs (with help from the team). Help with releases by using CI/CD tools
  • Provide estimations for testing effort on features and requirements, by working closely with Business Analysts & Product Owners. This includes being part of three amigos sessions to define testing scenarios/cases against feature acceptance criteria
  • Build test cases & plans for feature work & Build and source test data for testing
  • Act as champion within your role suggesting new ways of working to help grow and make the test team work better
  • Provide real time reporting on testing execution to the Agile Test Lead.
  • Driving your team to implement the best test practices by leading on defining the test requirements at refinement/ pre amigos stages.
  • Defect management (handle and own their defects through to resolution)
What you'll bring
  • Previous experience as a Test Analyst
  • Willing to think automation first and champion this, with a keen understanding of writing Automation tests at all levels
  • Knowledge of using CI/CD and version control tools such as Concourse, Octopus, Git or something similar
  • Extensive web, mobile, and app testing experience using selenium & appium
  • The ability to prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic Agile environment.
  • Experience with SQL and using test tools such as JIRA/Confluence/BrowserStack.
  • API Testing experience with REST and Postman
Team overview Group Technology Digital Transformation Want to create a smooth and uninterrupted digital experience for millions of customers? Then our Group Technology Digital Transformation is the team for you. Agile, collaborative, data-driven and diverse, our team works on brilliant products like NOW and Peacock. That’s not even the best part. We get to build our own software and our work has a global stage. Our team also delivers exceptional customer experiences and defines digital first propositions in customer journeys across all channels. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
  • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place!
  • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate!
  • A generous pension package
  • Private healthcare
  • Discounted mobile and broadband
  • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Inclusion & how you'll work Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Leeds Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way. 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.