Engineering Manager

Join us and build a streaming platform used by millions.

At Sky Czech Republic, we're 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 kind of technological 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 over 40 million users in the U.S.

Thousands of engineers globally are shaping this platform, and our Prague tech hub is a key part of that effort. But we don't just keep the engine running—we push the tech boundaries of what's possible, alongside teams from Lisbon, London, and New York. Here in Prague, we have teams specializing in frontend development (including mobile, TV, and web), backend development (Java), DevOps & Platform Engineering, AWS, and data science.

What is the plot?

As part of GST Data Department, you'll work with some of the largest datasets in the Czech Republic, building solutions that directly power Sky's global streaming ecosystem. The environment is fast-growing yet dynamic and hands-on, giving you space to define how things are done and influence the technical direction. You'll contribute to core projects such as data transformation and data quality frameworks for all VOD data.

What role will you play?

At our Sky Prague office will get to lead our new project, self-service framework for ensuring data quality for big data so big it will blow your mind. As Engineering manager you oversee deliverables, establish agile practices, sets technical direction and drives the delivery of high-quality, scalable, reliable microservices.

Your daily tasks

• Build and support a high-performing, self-organising, cross-functional team where collaboration and shared success are core values.

• Mentor team members through regular one-to-ones, coaching, and technical guidance, helping them grow in both soft and technical skills.

• Use your software engineering background to contribute to technical discussions, architecture decisions, and code quality practices.

• Facilitate agile ceremonies and ensure the team is continuously improving through retrospectives, feedback loops, and adoption of best practices.

• Promote a data-driven mindset by helping the team define and track meaningful performance and delivery metrics.

• Encourage experimentation, learning, and innovation within the team.

• Identify and remove blockers to delivery and help the team adapt processes to improve flow and efficiency.

What skills do you need to play your role well?

• Proven experience managing software development teams, with a strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• In-depth experience working with Python, with proficiency in Java or Scala considered a strong advantage.

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, CI/CD pipelines and modern infrastructure practices.

• Experience working closely with Product Managers and Technical Analysts to refine requirements and ensure technical solutions meet business objectives.

• Ability to manage planning, delivery, and stakeholder communication with senior leaders across Prague and the UK.

• Proficient in using tools like Jira to define KPIs and delivery metrics that drive performance and throughput.

• Strong incident management capabilities, including proactive risk identification, rapid response coordination, and post-incident analysis.

• Ability to drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, preventive measures, and system resilience enhancements using Correction of Errors (CoE) reports.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, and provide clear direction to engineering teams.

What can you expect in return?

• Global Impact: Work in an international environment on cutting-edge technology that scales globally.

• People-First Culture: We care about our people just as much as we care about the stability of our platform.

• Performance Bonuses: Earn an annual bonus based on your performance.

• Hybrid Work: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a mix of office and home working.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours to help you balance work and life.

• 25 days of holidays.

• 5 days of on-demand leave (sick days).

• 2 days of paid community volunteering leave.

• 1 day of paid leave for moving house.

• Wellbeing Allowance: 18,000 CZK per year to invest in your personal wellbeing.

• Fitness Perks: Get a fully covered Multisport card or a 950 CZK monthly contribution to a Benefit Card.

• Meal Allowance: 225 CZK per day to keep you fueled.

• Premium Life Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our premium life insurance scheme.

• Fun Perks: Free tickets to Universal Theme Parks.

How do you land the role?

We like to keep our recruitment process simple, transparent, and respectful:

• First touch: An open chat with one of our recruiters about your experience, goals, and motivation.

• First interview: A conversation with your future manager or teammates about the role and team.

• Technical interview: A chance to demonstrate your skills on real-world problems, no trick questions.

• Culture check: discussion with the manager's manager.