Solution Architect

Job Description

We don’t just believe in better. 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, Sky Stream 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.

Reporting to a Principal Solution Architect, drive solution architecture for a UK&I portfolio or platform.

Working in Engineering Solutions as part of UK&I CTO, you’ll be involved in initiatives across customer engagement, sales, commerce, finance, CRM, fulfilment, service & assurance and more.

• Engaging with enterprise and system architecture, and product and engineering teams, break down initiatives into appropriate capability change. Distil complexity into clear architectural guidance.
• Constructively challenge commercial and operational requirements, proposing alternate approaches where they can simplify the solution or delivery but still bring value.
• Role-model the capability-led approach to architecture and documentation, embedding its use in the team and demonstrating its value to peers and stakeholders. Contribute to the capability model for your area.
• Help to build the architecture runway for your portfolio, informed by business and technical objectives, and enterprise architecture strategy.
• Work with your peers and colleagues to strive for technical excellence, collaboration and strong delivery.
• Contribute to solution architecture governance, engaging positively and effectively in the process.
• Participate in enterprise governance forums when appropriate, balancing alignment with Group Architecture strategy with a pragmatic view that drives UK&I’s commercial and operational priorities.

• Solution Architecture Expertise
• Proven ability to break down initiatives into capability-based changes.
• Skilled at simplifying complex requirements into clear architectural guidance.
• Experience working with product and engineering teams to align solutions.
• Leadership & Governance
• Experience contributing to architecture runway planning aligned with business and technical objectives.
• Ability to engage in architecture governance processes and maintain principles, policies, and standards.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Strong communication skills across a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with architecture, product, engineering, and business teams.

There'sone thing peoplecan'tstop talking about when it comes tolifeat

Sky: theperks.

Here’sa taster:

• Free SkyTVor NOW package,including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcare with mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including
  
  Sky Mobile,Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

We'veadopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are2
days in the office per week.

Sky Watermark isourcentral site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, andanonsitecanteen,it’sa great placeto work and connect.

The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day.

Plus,there’s onsite parking available for cars,motorbike sand bicycles.

Leeds Whitehall is home to our Digital Tech hub and Contact Centre teams. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, a multi-faith room and restaurant, it’s a great place to work and connect.

We’re located just a 10-minute walk from the train station and there’s a bus stop directly outside the office.

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped withstate-of-the-art technology and work spaces,there’splenty of space to see yourbig ideascome to life. Hereyou’llfind 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our…