Location
london
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 08, 2026
Job Description
Lead Software Engineer
Contract to Permanent
Hybrid (London)
Rates negotiable
Most streaming platforms struggle to scale backend systems properly you’ve seen it.
This role is about building the infrastructure that actually holds up under real-world production demand.
Why This Role
- Leading major media/streaming end client
- Real ownership of backend systems at scale
- Solving complex distributed systems problems in a high-traffic environment
The Company / Product
You’ll be working on a large-scale streaming platform powering millions of users, building and scaling backend systems that support critical services across the ecosystem.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Designing and delivering scalable APIs and microservices
- Building backend systems using Python + AWS (Lambda, ...