Solutions Architect for International Content Delivery

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Netflix is a global leader in streaming entertainment, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Our mission is to entertain the world, and we achieve this by providing a vast library of content to over 230 million members in over 190 countries. With over 25,000 employees worldwide, we're a dynamic and fast-paced company that values innovation, creativity, and diversity. We're proud of our reputation as a great place to work, with a culture that fosters collaboration, experimentation, and growth. Our achievements are numerous, including over 160 Emmy nominations and 20 wins, as well as a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Solutions Architect for International Content Delivery, you'll play a critical role in designing and implementing the technical infrastructure that powers our global content delivery network. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our content is delivered efficiently, reliably, and with high quality. This role is essential to our mission, as it directly impacts our ability to provide an exceptional viewing experience to our members worldwide. By collaborating with our teams, you'll help drive innovation, reduce costs, and improve scalability, making a tangible impact on our business.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions for international content delivery, including video streaming, content caching, and data replication.

Develop and maintain technical architecture documentation, ensuring alignment with company standards and best practices.

Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new features and services, such as cloud-based storage and processing.

Work closely with our Content Delivery Network (CDN) providers to optimize performance, reduce latency, and improve content availability.

Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including product managers, engineers, and external partners.

Collaborate with our IT Security team to ensure compliance with company security policies and regulatory requirements.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, system designs, and technical specifications.

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in content delivery, cloud computing, and data storage.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in technical architecture, software engineering, or a related field.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Extensive experience with cloud-based technologies, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Proven expertise in content delivery networks, including video streaming, content caching, and data replication.

Strong knowledge of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix.

Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Certification in cloud computing, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Certified Solutions Engineer.

Experience with machine learning and data science, including programming languages like Python or R.

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins, Git, and Docker.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We provide comprehensive health insurance, a retirement plan, and a generous vacation policy.

You'll have access to a £5,000 learning and development budget to support your professional growth.

We offer a hybrid work policy, with a minimum of 2 days per week working from home.

Our team culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

You'll have opportunities to grow your career, with a clear path for progression into senior leadership roles.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Content Delivery team is a dynamic and diverse group of 15 engineers, with expertise in cloud computing, software development, and technical architecture. We work closely with our product management and engineering teams to design and implement new features, ensuring that our content is delivered efficiently and reliably. We're a collaborative team that values open communication, creativity, and experimentation. Recent wins include the launch of our new cloud-based content delivery platform and the optimization of our video streaming performance.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you within 2 weeks.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	FULL TIME
Location	London, GB
Address	101 Regent Street, W1B 4ES
Salary	GBP 60,000 – 80,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Netflix
Valid Until	2026-10-13

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Netflix. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.