Senior Java Developer

<p><b><span>Join us and build a streaming platform used by millions. </span></b><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p></p><p><span><span>At Sky Czech Republic, </span><span>we’re</span><span> building the tech backbone that powers some of the world’s biggest streaming services. Ever heard of Peacock in the U.S., Showmax in Africa, or Sky Showtime in the Czech Republic? They all run on our global streaming platform—a </span><span>kind of technological</span><span> skeleton where each service plugs in its own content and branding. Our platform serves millions of users worldwide. Just to give you an idea—Peacock alone has 36 million users in the U.S.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Thousands of engineers globally are shaping this platform, and our Prague tech hub is a key part of that effort. But we </span><span>don’t</span><span> just keep the engine running—we push the tech boundaries of </span><span>what’s</span><span> possible, alongside teams from Lisbon, London, and New York. Here in Prague, we have teams specializing in </span><span>frontend</span><span> development (including mobile, TV, and web), </span><span>backend</span><span> development (Java), DevOps &amp; Platform Engineering, AWS, and data science.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>What</span><span> </span><span>is</span><span> </span><span>the</span><span> plot?</span></b><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>We’re</span><span> the Online Video Platforms team, here to make your streaming experience smooth and effortless. We manage access to content, the number of devices and streams, and ensure your shows play instantly. We remember where you left off, provide parental controls, and keep your content secure with all the necessary security checks in the background. In short, we take care of all the technical details so you can enjoy a hassle-free streaming experience.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>What</span><span> role </span><span>will</span><span> </span><span>you</span><span> </span><span>play</span><span>?</span></b><span> </span><br/> </p><p><span><span>In this role, </span><span>you'll</span><span> lead the design and development of </span><span>cutting-edge</span><span> Java microservices, </span><span>and </span><span>champion Docker and Kubernetes</span><span>. You will engage in pair-programming to elevate our code quality, </span><span>and mentor junior developers. </span><span>We rely on</span><span> </span><span>you to </span><span>share your </span><span>expertise</span><span> in training sessions, uphold top-tier software standards, and drive continuous improvement. </span><span>Plus, </span><span>you'll</span><span> dive into research and technical initiatives that push the boundaries of our department's capabilities.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p></p><p><b><span>Your</span><span> </span><span>daily</span><span> </span><span>tasks</span><span>:</span></b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead the design, development, and testing of new and existing Java microservice applications.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Evangelize the use of container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to drive modern development practices.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Utilise pair-programming regularly to collaborate effectively and improve code quality</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Mentor less experienced developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Contribute to or lead training sessions to share knowledge with the team and wider department, including training workshops, proof-of-concept overviews, and lightning talks.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintain and refine software delivery principles and guidelines based on internal standards and industry best practices.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Strive for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and ways of working.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Participate in research and technical initiatives to enhance the department’s technical capabilities and drive innovation.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Be part of an on-call rota to provide 24/7 support for our components, ensuring high availability and rapid incident response.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>What</span><span> </span><span>skills</span><span> do </span><span>you</span><span> </span><span>need</span><span> to </span><span>play</span><span> </span><span>your</span><span> role </span><span>well</span><span>?</span></b><span> </span>