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Home Communications is central to Sky's next-generation customer services. By delivering high-performance, stable broadband and seamless in-home connectivity, our products form the foundation for future service innovation. Integration across diverse technologies ensures Sky's award-winning products remain intuitive, high-quality, and impactful.
This role sits within the fast-paced Connectivity Software team, part of Sky Home Communications. We lead development on the RDK WAN Manager and Broadband Application Framework-key components of the open-source RDK-B platform used in millions of broadband devices worldwide.
As a Software Architect , you'll define the software component architecture for our connectivity products, ensuring robust, scalable design. You'll represent Sky in the RDK-B community, support continuous improvement, and collaborate with stakeholders across the business. A proactive mindset and commitment to quality are essential.
You'll be part of a world-class team building cutting-edge, network-enabled products that empower Sky customers to stay connected and enjoy what they love-anytime, anywhere.
Define clear software interfaces to external modules and outline end-to-end deployment scenarios.
Contribute to feasibility assessments and delivery planning for proposed architectures.
Define and document software component architecture to support scalable, maintainable solutions.
Identify and implement technical changes required to meet specific project requirements.
Lead technical investigations, applying creative problem-solving and advanced debugging techniques.
Engage with the RDK-B community-leading working groups, proposing solutions, building consensus-and work closely with internal architects, hardware teams, and the Head of Department to drive innovation and transformation of the router stack.
Strong software development experience in C/C++ on Linux, with a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Expertise in software architecture for IP routers and network devices (VoIP, DSL, GPON, DOCSIS, Wi-Fi), and familiarity with protocols like TCP/IP, SIP, RTP, PPP, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6, OpenSync, OVS, TR-069, and WebPA.
Creative and analytical thinker, with meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
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.
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
Inclusion & how you'll work
We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. 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
If you find it easier to drive, there's some onsite parking, while Chatham Way car park is a short walk away.
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