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Sky

Engineering Manager (Mobile)

CompanySky
LocationLeeds, England, United Kingdom
Posted At2/25/2026

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Production managers and directors in manufacturing
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£55,000 (£28.21 per hour)
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Description
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.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager within Group Digital Platforms to lead a team responsible for the development and operational needs of our Android and iOS mobile products for Sky Sports and Sky News brands across UK, Germany and Italy.

You will be joining a friendly, established group of creative people, getting hands-on with the code and driving an agile mindset within the team — always looking to elevate and modernise the applications which millions of people rely on every day for information and entertainment

What You'll Do

As an Engineering Manager within Client Experiences, you will be pivotal in leading a team and the delivery of their roadmap for our News & Sports mobile applications.

  • Lead, manage and inspire a cross functional team, helping individuals to be their best
  • Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of features and projects by championing software development best practices and promoting Agile practices within your squad
  • Lead technical planning of your squad's work and oversee the coding, testing and architectural implementation of the squad, ensuring it aligns to our standards
  • Work in partnership with your peers across Product, Project Management, Design and Engineering to ensure your squad's roadmap and direction aligns with the strategic goals of the organisation
  • Support the team to gather and use Engineering Metrics in to help drive decision making
  • Empower your team to advocate technical product improvements
  • Lead recruitment and onboarding activities
  • Support budgeting, contract and forecasting processes
  • Act as the technical Service Owner for change and incident management, including being the escalation point for on-call, representing the team in incidents wash-ups, and on-call coordination, where relevant

  • What You'll Bring

    • Demonstrable experience in technical leadership roles, including leading, managing or mentoring mixed disciplines
  • Experience of working on mobile Android or iOS applications, ideally with experience of Backend for Frontend technologies
  • Experience with all parts of the development process, including UI development, Accessibility, monitoring and observability, automated CI/CD pipelines, API and backend integrations while collaborating closely in a multi-functional team
  • Experience collaborating with stakeholders, squads and wider areas of Sky to identify opportunities for collaboration and learning to help benefit Sky and the delivery of our products
  • A good understanding of agile and a keenness to continually improve through sharing knowledge, keeping on top of the newest technologies and fostering an open, learning mindset within the engineering team

  • Team Overview

    Product Delivery

    Want to deliver brilliant products and unmissable entertainment that grips millions of households? Our 1000 strong, Product Delivery team does everything from developing innovative AI technology to creating the best HDR viewing experience for TV products. From Sky Go to Sky Q & Sky Glass, we take our products to the next level and make them more agile and reliable with every release.

    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

    Leeds

    Our spacious tech hub is under a mile away from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

    You can also 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.