Senior Platform Engineer - Java Microservices (Hybrid)

Roku; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to mental health resources

Job summary

A leading streaming platform is looking for a senior technical lead to design and develop scalable web applications. This role requires 5+ years of experience in software architecture, solid skills in Java and Python, and a proactive approach to project management. The position entails ownership of projects and collaboration with cross-functional teams while adhering to Agility in development processes. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare options, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in delivering multi-tier applications.
• Extensive experience developing micro Python frameworks.
• Experience in distributed computing frameworks like Hive/Hadoop.
• Ability to work proactively and make practical trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications.
• Drive architecture discussions and take ownership of projects.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams.
• Engage in the Agile development process.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Skills

Software architecture

Object-oriented design principles

Microservices development

Test-driven development

Cloud services (AWS)

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Java

Python

SQL/NoSQL databases

Apache Airflow

Terraform

Job description

A leading streaming platform is looking for a senior technical lead to design and develop scalable web applications. This role requires 5+ years of experience in software architecture, solid skills in Java and Python, and a proactive approach to project management. The position entails ownership of projects and collaboration with cross-functional teams while adhering to Agility in development processes. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare options, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.