Principal System Architect

1 Days Old

Job Summary

Enablement Platforms Engineer for Sky UK&I Technology. The role reports to the Head of Software Engineering and supports the customer management and engagement platforms powering Sky Glass, Sky Q, Mobile, Broadband & Talk, Sky Protect and future products. You will work with Architecture, Engineering and Product teams to drive technical and operational simplification.

What you'll do

  • Define enabler features to drive the technology roadmap for your agile release train.
  • Own the technology strategy, vision and systems architecture runway for your agile release train, aligned with the wider technology strategy.
  • Engage with architecture, engineering and product teams to gain consensus on approach and participate in relevant forums and governance.
  • Ensure system architecture is ready for PI planning and collaborate with engineering to ensure understanding of capability changes.
  • Coordinate change to shared capabilities with solution architecture and engineering teams.
  • Take accountability for strategic initiatives, shared capabilities and cross‑cutting objectives from the platform portfolio, ensuring alignment within the product portfolio.
  • Work with engineering teams throughout each PI to support delivery of the work.
  • Assist in breaking down capabilities into features.

What you'll bring

  • Experience working within an agile framework at scale, aligning systems architecture with agile principles.
  • Strong communication, collaboration and team skills with technology and business stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding and proven experience of technology architecture frameworks, change and delivery lifecycles.
  • Broad technology experience across domains (data, infrastructure, integration, security, customer management, digital, app).
  • Significant experience in systems and engineering design.
  • Senior architecture or engineering role experience.
  • Experience with customer relationship management systems architecture (engagement, commerce, fulfilment).
  • Line management experience or willingness to support direct reports.
  • Nice to have: experience in media and/or telecoms industry.

Team overview

The UK&I Technology team delivers technology roadmaps for UK and Ireland businesses, focusing on customer innovations for Sky Glass and digital services for millions of customers.

Rewards

  • Sky Q subscription.
  • Exclusive Sky Glass rate.
  • Generous pension package.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Discounted mobile and broadband.
  • Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

Inclusion & how you'll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We support reasonable adjustments and embrace hybrid working, balancing office time and remote work.

Office space

  • Livingston Watermark House – free shuttle bus to Livingston North train station, onsite parking.
  • Osterley Campus – 10‑minute walk to Syon Lane train station, free shuttle bus to nearby stations, onsite parking and bike facilities.
  • Leeds tech hub – under a mile from Leeds train station, parking available, subsidised gym and leisure facilities.

Job Overview

ID: 1855263
Date Posted: 1 day ago
Expiration Date: 02/02/2026
Location: Polbeth
Compensation: Competitive

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Location:
Polbeth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Salary:
£150,000 - £200,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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