Senior Platform Engineer — Enterprise Systems

Roku; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading streaming technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Technical Lead. Responsibilities include designing and deploying scalable web applications, driving architecture discussions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on projects. Successful candidates will have 5+ years of experience delivering multi-tier web applications, a background in software architecture, and proficiency in Java and Python. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong problem-solving ability. The company offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement options

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in delivery of multi-tier, highly scalable web applications.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design principles and data structures.
• Extensive experience in developing microservices using Java and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy scalable web applications and services.
• Drive architecture discussions and take ownership of new projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication.

Skills

Multi-tier application delivery

Software architecture

Microservices development

Test-driven development

SQL/NoSQL database design

Excellent communication skills

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Python

Java

Job description

A leading streaming technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Technical Lead. Responsibilities include designing and deploying scalable web applications, driving architecture discussions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on projects. Successful candidates will have 5+ years of experience delivering multi-tier web applications, a background in software architecture, and proficiency in Java and Python. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong problem-solving ability. The company offers a competitive benefits package.