About this role
Salary: £51,000 - 91,000 per year
Requirements: Expert-level experience building and maintaining full-stack development in Java, Python, and JavaScriptExperience automating solutions in Cypress and Automatics FrameworkStrong analytical skills for root cause identification of defects on Smart TV and streaming devices, including streaming apps, audio/video sync, and interoperability user experience testingStrong automation development experience across Smart TV and Stream devices, airplay, ATSC, Bluetooth, HDMI input, Deep Sleep mode, VOD and linear channel content, and native appsStrong DevOps practices experience with full lifecycle ownership, solutioning, observability, process optimisation, collaboration, integration, and operationalisationStrong BDD and test automation/infrastructure experience with a good understanding of business-driven development strategyStrong familiarity with automation tools and frameworks for test development, execution, and reportingStrong reliability engineering and test coverage optimisation experienceExperience leading strategy definition and driving process improvements in product release quality Responsibilities: Develop automation solutions to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of products including Smart TV and streaming devicesWork on features such as video playback, content discovery, user experience, streaming integrity, app integration, parental control, network handling, and audio/video syncGet familiar with automation tools and frameworks for test development, execution, and reportingMaintain test automation by selecting appropriate tools, configuring environments, and integrating with version control systemsPractice agile methodologies and participate in joint sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective meetingsDevelop and execute high-quality test plans efficiently on RDK stacks using automation and tooling to detect defects quicklyExplore advanced topics such as test data management, scenario refactoring, and integrating BDD with CI/CD pipelinesIdentify strategies for optimising test coverage, including risk-based testing, equivalence partitioning, and prioritising critical paths Technologies: BluetoothCI/CDCypressDevOpsJavaJavaScriptMobileNetworkPythonSupport More:
We are Sky, working in Tech, Product and Data to build the next and the new across broadband, broadcast, streaming, mobile, Sky Q and Sky Glass. Our Senior Software Engineer (Entertainment Release QA) role sits within the RDK Pre-Release Operations Engineering Organisation, focused on product certification, precision, and readiness before market release, with a strong emphasis on quality processes, advanced tooling, and solutions for Sky Hub products. We offer a range of rewards and perks including Sky Q, Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, a generous pension package, private healthcare, discounted mobile and broadband, and Sky VIP rewards and experiences. We embrace hybrid working, with time split between office and home, and our Brentwood office is close to Brentwood station with onsite parking and nearby car parking. We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from all candidates.
last updated 36 week of 2026