We believe in better. And we make ithappen.
Better content. Better products.And better careers.
Working inTech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and thenew. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to SkyGlass, we never stand still. We optimise andinnovate.
We turn big ideasinto the products, content and services millions of peoplelove.
And we do it all righthere at Sky.
We’re on amission to make Sky smarter, faster, and more customer-centric byharnessing the power of AI. Sitting at the heart of Sky’s GroupArchitecture function, the AI architecture team blends deeptechnical expertise with commercial focus to deliver next-gen AIsolutions that power everything from customer agent knowledge toconversational AI.
As an AI Solution Architect,you’ll work alongside data scientists, product thinkers, and domainexperts to shape the way Sky uses AI, Agents and large languagemodels to unlock real value across thebusiness.
What you’lldo
DesignEnterprise-Grade Solutions: Architect end-to-end systems using AI,Agent Frameworks and LLMs turning business problems into scalable,secure and performant technology blueprints.
Partner Strategically: Engage with seniorstakeholders across Sky to align AI capabilities with realcommercial goals, applying your consulting mindset to shapestrategic solutions.
BridgeTech and Business: Act as the connective tissue betweenengineering, data science, and business units ensuring clarity,alignment and momentum across the deliverylifecycle.
CollaborateCross Functionally: Work closely with developers, architects,project managers and data scientists to bring innovative AIproducts to life.
MitigateRisk by Design: Anticipate risks and embed security, compliance,and operational resilience into every solution from the groundup.
Drive value and impact:steer business and engineering teams towards sustainable AIsolutions that deliver real value for the business long term,avoiding duplication and tech debt.
Document with Precision: Produce robustarchitectural documentation, data models, and specifications toguide successful implementation andhandover.
Whatyou’ll bring
Proven experience architecting AI solutions incomplex, enterprise environments especially involving Agentic,GenAI or LLM technologies.
Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms(AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native AI tools andservices.
Background inconsulting or business-facing solution design, with the ability todistil complex requirements into elegant cost-effectivearchitectures.
Programmingexperience and fluency with common AI/ML frameworks, services anddeployment practices.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and theability to work on complex issues where analysis of situations ordata requires an in-depth evaluation of variablefactors.
Excellentcommunication and stakeholder management skills; you’re comfortablepresenting to execs and collaborating acrossdisciplines.
A strategic,problem-solving mindset able to weigh technical trade-offs anddrive high-valuedecisions
Essentialcriteria:
Strongsolution architecture capability, including the ability totranslate business problems into secure, scalable, resilient andcost-effective technology designs.
Hands-on knowledge of at least one major cloudplatform — AWS, Azure or GCP — including relevant AI, data,integration and deploymentservices.
Desirableskills and experience:
Experience with agentic AI patterns,orchestration frameworks, retrieval augmented generation, promptengineering and responsible AI practices.
Knowledge of data architecture, integrationpatterns, APIs, event-driven design and enterprise platforms usedto connect AI solutions into productionenvironments.
Experienceoperating in agile delivery environments, supporting governanceforums, architecture reviews and technical decision-making acrossmulti-disciplinaryteams.
Therewards
There’s one thing people can’tstop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky:the perks. Here’s a taster:
Free Sky TV or NOWpackage, including Sky Sports and SkyCinema
Pensionpackage with up to 9% employercontribution
Private healthcare withmental healthsupport
Aviva Digital GP anddentalinsurance
Discountson Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass andSkyProtect
Sharesaveand Techschemes
A range of Sky VIPrewards andexperiences
Howyou’ll work
We’ve adopted a hybridworking approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work.The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in theoffice perweek.
Your officespace:
Livingston WatermarkHouse:
Our lively campus is a freeshuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the towncentre. Plus there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikesandbicycles.
Osterley:
OurOsterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station.Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to andfrom Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tubestations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters andshowers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidisedrestaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at oursubsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema,get your car washed and even get pampered at our beautysalon.
Who weare
We’re Sky, a leading media andentertainment company who connect millions with entertainment,sports, news and arts through innovative products and services.Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a betterexperience to more people, every day. All so we can do better anddeliver better for our customers, colleagues andsociety.
We’re an equal opportunity employer andvalue diversity at our company. We’re a Disability ConfidentAccredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications fromall candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistentexperience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to supportyou where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need asearly as you can.
Just so you know: if yourapplication is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminalrecord check. And depending on the role you have applied for andthe nature of any convictions you may have, we might have towithdraw the offer.
Tofind out more about working with us, search#LifeAtSkyon socialmedia.
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