Software Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to drive platform services development in Sheffield, UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering scalable web applications, with a strong focus on Java and Python. Responsibilities include leading architecture discussions, ensuring compliance and security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes innovative problem-solving and effective communication in an Agile development environment, offering a hybrid work approach and additional benefits.

Benefits

Global access to mental health support

Flexible work arrangements

Healthcare and insurance options

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in delivering multi-tier, scalable web applications.
• Deep understanding of software architecture and OOP principles.
• Experience in test-driven development and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy scalable web applications and services.
• Lead architecture discussions and deliver high-quality software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and security.

Skills

Java

Python

Microservices

DevOps

SQL

NoSQL

Agile Development

Excellent communication

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Apache Airflow

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

Senior Technical Lead – Platform Services

As a senior technical lead, you are a platform services developer creating innovative solutions with modern software frameworks. You are self-driven, a problem solver, and deliver large-scale platform and application projects on-time.

• Design, develop and deploy scalable web applications and services, contributing to the web technology stack, use case and data model design.
• Lead architecture discussions, own new projects, deliver high quality software with tight timelines.
• Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure compliance, security and audit requirements are met.
• Improve engineering tools, cloud-based technologies/services and processes.
• Define and participate in Agile development: scoping, technical design, estimation, coding, testing, debugging, code reviews, maintenance and support.
• Collaborate with cross‑function teams, communicating effectively.

• 5+ years of experience delivering multi-tier, highly scalable, distributed web applications.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, OOP principles and data structures.
• Extensive experience developing microservices using Java and Python.
• Good experience in test‑driven development and automating test cases with Java/Python.
• Experience in SQL/NoSQL database design (Oracle, Cassandra).
• Proactive, self‑driven, practical trade‑off maker with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks (Hive/Hadoop, Apache Spark).
• Experience developing finance or HR related applications.
• Experience with cloud services: AWS Elastic Beanstalk, EC2, S3, CloudFront, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, Elastic Cache, Lambda.
• Working experience with Terraform.
• Experience creating workflows for Apache Airflow.

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Benefits and Work Approach

Hybrid Work Approach: team works Monday through Thursday in the office; Fridays flexible for remote work except for roles requiring full on‑site presence.

Additional Benefits: global access to mental health and financial wellness support, statutory and voluntary benefits depending on location (healthcare, life insurance, dental, vision, retirement plans).

Accommodations

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. If you require accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Company Culture

Roku fosters an inclusive, collaborative environment, values problem‑solving, and encourages independent thinking and bold action.