Senior Data Engineer — Python, Spark, SQL | Hybrid UK Role

Roku, Inc.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading streaming technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design scalable data solutions and build robust processing pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, proficiency in Python, and experience with big data technologies like Spark and Kafka. This hybrid role is based in Cambridge and plays a critical part in enhancing user experience across Roku's devices and platforms.

Benefits

Global access to mental health support

401(k)/pension options

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python as a scripting language is required.
• Experience with big data processing frameworks is essential.
• A degree in Computer Science (BS required; MS preferred) is needed.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, fault-tolerant distributed data processing systems.
• Design data solutions and simplify complex datasets into self-service models.
• Develop pipelines to ensure data quality and resilience.

Skills

Strong SQL skills

Python proficiency

Object-oriented programming

Experience with big data technologies

Experience with AWS or GCP

Data modeling background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

HDFS

Spark

Kafka

Job description

A leading streaming technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design scalable data solutions and build robust processing pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, proficiency in Python, and experience with big data technologies like Spark and Kafka. This hybrid role is based in Cambridge and plays a critical part in enhancing user experience across Roku's devices and platforms.