Senior Technical Integration Analyst - Fixed-Term Contract Until the End of 2026

Job Description We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. The Senior Technical Integration Analyst works closely with CT&I architecture, engineering, product, and operational teams to design and support end-to-end technical integrations across multiple domains. They ensure all solutions align with enterprise architectural standards, operational requirements, and platform dependencies. By defining detailed technical requirements and supporting proofs-of-concept, they validate integration approaches to ensure consistent delivery quality. This role requires a high degree of self-sufficiency, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization to drive cross-functional collaboration. What You'll Do The Senior Technical Integration Analyst is responsible for researching, analysing, and designing technical solutions across programmatic advertising and broader platform integrations. This includes interpreting system behaviour, assessing technical dependencies, validating solution feasibility, and supporting architectural decisions. The role spans client‑side and server‑side integrations, APIs, data flows, and third‑party platform onboarding. While programmatic advertising (DSP/SSP, CSAI/SSAI, privacy and supply standards) remains a core expertise area, the position is intentionally flexible to support a wide range of integration and platform initiatives. • Analysing current business and technical process flows to identify improvements aligned with architectural direction. • Developing clear, structured documentation for technical requirements and integration specifications. • Evaluating and validating solution approaches to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and scalability needs. • Leading technical analysis for programmatic advertising integrations (DSPs, SSPs, ad servers) while supporting additional integration work. • Conducting POCs to assess feasibility, performance, integration patterns, and vendor capabilities. • Providing structured, data‑based insights and delivering clear, actionable recommendations. • Translating complex technical findings into business‑relevant language for stakeholders at all levels. • Collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Architecture teams to ensure successful implementation of integration patterns. • Maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks relevant to assigned projects. • Researching emerging technologies in integration, API design, cloud platforms, and programmatic ecosystems. • Fostering a collaborative environment and supporting team‑wide problem‑solving. What You'll Bring • Technical Integration Expertise: Hands‑on experience with end‑to‑end technical integrations, APIs, data flows, system interoperability, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), RESTful APIs, and modern integration patterns. • Technical Leadership & Complex Problem Resolution: Proven ability and experience leading complex technical investigations, resolving integration issues, conducting deep analysis, and proposing scalable design options, supported by strong analytical and structured thinking. • Programmatic Advertising Specialist Experience: Deep, practical experience and understanding of programmatic advertising technologies, including DSPs, SSPs, VAST, OpenRTB, TCF, ads.txt/app-ads.txt, sellers.json, schain, CSAI/SSAI, and video ad formats. • Advertising Compliance: Experience and understanding of industry compliance requirements: ICO, GDPR, PECR, Ofcom & BCAP. • Documentation, Design & Troubleshooting Experience: Experience in producing diagrams, models, and technical documentation to support integration and design decisions, with strong troubleshooting across video ad delivery, platform behaviour, and third‑party integrations. • Ways of Working & Collaboration: Demonstrated experience working self‑sufficiently to drive analysis and delivery, while also contributing as a strong team player supporting collaborative delivery across domains. The rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster: • Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows • A generous pension package • Private healthcare • Discounted mobile and broadband Inclusion & How You'll Work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Osterley Your office space: Our Osterley 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 and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. 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. We'd Love To Hear From You Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.