Software Development Internship - Livingston

Join the software engineering team at the forefront of developing great quality software. Learn agile techniques. Produce clean, testable and documented code. Take a proactive role in helping the team choose the best solutions and technologies for the task at hand. Make an impact by producing test coverage and ensuring software is delivered to the highest standard.

Nothing happens on-screen without the talented people behind the scenes, working their magic every day at Sky. Join us for an internship in our software engineering team and you’ll be working in a fun, fast-moving environment. Impress us, and we may well offer you a full-time position once you graduate – starting summer 2025.

What you’ll be doing

• Refine your coding skills, whether you’re a newbie or you’ve dabbled for a while
• Help us build a new product or app.
• Create, maintain and improve automated test scripts
• Ensure deployed products remain available and diagnose issues when they occur
• Get involved in scaling applications and products when popularity increases or where user demands peak expectations.

What we’re looking for

The one essential requirement is that you're currently studying for an undergraduate degree in any subject, and in your penultimate year.

Other skills we’re looking for include:

• Be familiar with a modern-day programming language
• Passionate about software and technology
• A quick learner and team player
• Analytical and enjoy using logic to solve problem

Your application journey

• Step 1 – Submit your application.
  
  We’ll ask for your details, academic information, and anything else you think would be relevant, such as work experience.
  Once your application has been submitted, you’ll be invited to complete our immersive digital assessments. This may land in your junk folder, so remember to check it.
  
  
• Step 2 – Complete our two online digital assessments.
  
  These look at your Sky fit and your business fit. Why not pop onto our dedicated preparation hub to familiarise yourself with some of these digital assessments before completing them.
  
  You’ll also have the opportunity to practice each of these assessments beforehand, so please read our email instructions carefully. We’ve added some tips to help you along the way.
  
  You’ll be able to complete the coding assessment in any modern-day web language of your choosing. Please make sure you do practice tests before beginning this stage. We don’t expect to know everything so during this test you can also refer to websites or books.
  
  To be considered for the final assessment stage, all digital assessments must be completed by 31st March 2025. Please note we are unable to accept assessment submissions after this date.
  
  
• Step 3 – Attend our virtual assessment centre.
  
  For the final stage, we’ll invite you to our virtual assessment centre and give you some tasks to get to know you better. The day will give you a practical insight into what it’s like to work as a Software engineer and will assess your technical aptitude.
  
  Once you’ve completed your assessment day, we’ll let you know when you can expect to hear back from us.

Reasonable adjustments – if you need us to make any adjustments to help you complete any stage of your application, let us know you submit your application and someone from our Early Careers team will get in touch.

Where your growth begins

Be Brilliant - How? We give you freedom. Support. The chance to try things your way – forging your ideal career path or developing something totally new. It means you can do more. Make an impact. Get noticed. And it means with the right attitude, anything’s possible.

Learning Labs sessions – In partnership with our learning provider The Smarty Train, you’ll be invited to attend two learning labs on topics to help you accelerate your growth.

Support Network - Whatever path you choose we’ll be right there with you. You’ll get to team up with a grad who’s been there and done it and have a manager who’ll stretch and guide you to where you want to go.

Inclusion is important

It’s our people that make Sky Europe’s leading entertainment company. That’s why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone at Sky can be their best. CVs aren’t everything. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential what you’ll bring to Sky.

We celebrate diversity because different people, with different perspectives make Sky a better business. Our customers are incredibly diverse, so we should be, too.

So why wait?

Our internship is designed to put you at the centre of the action. You’ll learn, grow and help make the magic of Sky happen. Whatever your background, skills or passions, there’s an opportunity for you to explore. A career at Sky is where better begins.

If you are successful in your application for this programme, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.

Perks

Sky Learn - Our new, group-wide learning platform, bringing all content under one roof, so developing new skills is simpler for everyone. You can search by skill and find courses, videos, podcasts and more, giving you greater control over your own development and future career.

Flexible working - We have a clear and on-going commitment to a whole range of flexible working options depending on the job you do.

Osterley campus - On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Support Network - Whatever path you choose we’ll be right there with you. You’ll get to team up with a graduate who’s been there and done it and have a manager who’ll stretch and guide you to where you want to go. All this plus the support of the Early Careers team who will be on hand from your first day through to the start of your post programme career journey.

Eligibility Criteria

The one essential requirement is that you're currently studying for an undergraduate degree in any subject, and in your penultimate year.

Due to high volumes, we may close applications earlier than expected, but no earlier than the 13th of October 2024.