Software Development & Integration Manager

Job Description

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.

The Monitoring Development & Integration Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, and integration of advanced monitoring solutions across broadcast and media systems. Their expertise in video technology and in monitoring, coupled with strong leadership and strategic vision, makes them crucial in maintaining our company's competitive edge in delivering reliable broadcast solutions.

• Lead the development, customization, and integration of monitoring tools such as Dataminer across broadcast and media infrastructures.
• Oversee lifecycle management of monitoring tools, including upgrades, performance tuning, and vendor coordination.
• Contribute to the overall monitoring strategy, aligning tool development with business goals and operational priorities.
• Innovate and improve:
  Push the boundaries of current video monitoring by researching and integrating the latest monitoring solutions, and technological advancements to enhance operational efficiency and service excellence.
• Connecting strategy and analysis with development and platform operations, fostering alignment and shared ownership throughout the entire monitoring lifecycle—from requirement definition to solution design and implementation.
• Resource Management:
  Allocate resources effectively, manage budgets for video monitoring projects, and oversee the monitoring engineering team to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
• Lead Monitoring Initiatives:
  Direct strategic initiatives focused on defining and implementing monitoring requirements across operational domains, ensuring alignment with service reliability goals and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:
  Work closely with the Product Team, Core Engineering Team, Video Engineering Team as well as with Architects to align monitoring capabilities with market needs and the overall product architecture, ensuring seamless integration and performance scalability.

• Leadership and Team Management Skills
  :
  Proven and solid previous experience of leading a team of software engineers and software developers, fostering an environment of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and driving projects to successful completion.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C# and Python.
• Expertise in Systems reliability and monitoring
  : deep understanding of operational approaches, with a background in developing monitoring and observability solutions.
• Understanding of end-to-end video processing workflows
  , with a strong background in designing solutions for high-demand broadcast environments.
• Strategic Vision
  :
  Ability to see the bigger picture and align video monitoring strategies with broader company goals, driving innovation while maintaining both practical project management and operational excellence.
• Problem‑Solving Prowess
  :
  Skilled at navigating technical and process‑related challenges and optimizing video monitoring to meet the demands of modern broadcasting while maintaining a consistent and coherent approach aligned with the requirements gathered from operational teams.
• Familiarity in real‑time monitoring platforms such as Data Miner and Grafana, with a strong understanding of how to leverage these tools to ensure service visibility, reliability, and operational efficiency across complex infrastructures.
• Solid understanding of technologies and methodologies for real-time control
  , with the ability to design, build and support responsive monitoring strategies that ensure timely decision-making and operational agility.

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