Senior AI Programmer (Python/Golang) Job at Purley, Surrey Full Time

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.

As a Senior Developer, you will design, build, and scale an AI Operations platform supporting Sky and NBCUniversal. You will focus on alert ingestion, correlation, and intelligent automation using full-stack development, machine learning, and Generative AI (GenAI).

For this role we offer the hybrid working approach with 2 days a week onsite in Osterley/Leeds office.

What you’ll do

• Design, build and maintain full-stack software solutions using Golang and Python, spanning services, APIs and automation components
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of Sky’s AI Operations platform, shaping intelligent automation and large-scale operational workflows
• Develop and operate cloud-native systems on AWS, including automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines and environment validation
• Build reliable alerting, correlation and automation capabilities that support high-scale streaming and live service environments
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, covering design decisions, configuration, deployment processes and operational runbooks
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams and operational stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable and observable systems
• Troubleshoot complex distributed systems, identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement across the platform
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions and technical guidance, supporting a culture of engineering excellence

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience in software engineering within cloud or platform environments, ideally with exposure to IaC, observability and automation tooling
• Proficiency with Golang and/or Python, alongside experience building APIs, backend services and distributed systems
• Solid understanding of data technologies such as MongoDB or Postgres, including schema design, optimisation and operational considerations
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design, integration patterns and modern automation approaches (including low-code/no-code tools)
• Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation and architectural artefacts, supporting knowledge-sharing and change management
• A track record of solving complex engineering challenges, introducing innovative ideas and influencing technical direction within a team or platform

Team overview

You’ll join a globally distributed engineering team working across Sky and NBCUniversal platforms, supporting services used by millions of customers worldwide.

The team operates at the intersection of software engineering, platform reliability, and AI-assisted operations. We build systems that help engineering and operations teams detect issues earlier, respond faster, and continuously improve platform resilience and operational outcomes. Collaboration across regions, disciplines, and time zones is a core part of how we work.

Global Streaming Technology

Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world’s best entertainment, news and sport.

The rewards

There’s one thing people can’t stop talking about when it comes to : 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

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

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

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose . You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Leeds

Leeds is home to two Sky offices; our contact centre and digital tech hub at Whitehall, and our Central Square customer sales centre right at the heart of the city. Our modern spaces, with subsidised cafes and dedicated break-out spaces, provide a balance for our hybrid working teams. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, or stay fit with local gym discounts

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.