Tech Lead 

Streaming architecture, cloud infrastructure, high availability, scalability, Kubernetes, Go, Python, CI/CD, DevOps leadership, automation, high-performance computing, low-latency streaming, distributed systems, networking, transcoding, privacy-first technology, and innovation.

These are the keywords for the Tech Lead position at Jet-Stream.

About the responsibilities

As a Tech Lead, you will be at the heart of our team, driving technical direction and working closely with engineers and stakeholders. You will be joining an innovative and professional team, with flexible working arrangements and based in the Netherlands.

Our team ensures high-performance, scalable streaming solutions with a focus on privacy-first technology. Our core product consists of a cutting-edge streaming platform that processes petabytes of data and delivers content with exceptional reliability and performance.

One of our biggest challenges is maintaining extreme scalability while continuing to innovate in the streaming space. Our systems are complex and high-stakes—every blip is immediately visible to many viewers. We are pioneers in this field with 30 years of experience, making this a fascinating opportunity to shape the future of streaming technology.

About your competences

Our tech stack:

  • Cloud Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code
  • Languages: Go, Python
  • DevOps: GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Automation
  • Technologies: Distributed systems, High-performance computing, Low-latency streaming

What will make me successful in this role:

  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure
  • Strong architectural expertise ensuring scalability, reliability, and high availability
  • Proficiency in CI/CD (GitLab CI), Python, Go, and cloud-native technologies
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, and high-performance computing
  • Proven leadership skills guiding engineering teams through technical projects
  • Experience in troubleshooting complex technical challenges in real-time
  • Excellent communication skills to translate technical decisions into clear strategies
  • Fluent in English (both verbal and written)

Bonus points:

  • Experience in B2B environments supporting enterprise clients
  • Background in media, broadcasting, or content delivery networks
  • Experience with petabyte-scale systems and extreme performance optimization
  • Knowledge of transcoding technologies and video streaming protocols
  • Understanding of privacy and security best practices in streaming contexts

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on Tech Lead who thrives in high-scale environments and is passionate about cutting-edge streaming technology.

We offer

  • A key role in shaping the technical roadmap of a cutting-edge streaming company.
  • An innovative work environment dealing with petabytes of data and extreme scalability.
  • A competitive salary with attractive benefits.
  • Flexible working hours and the possibility to work partially remote.
  • Freedom to experiment with the latest technologies and make a real impact.

About streaming and about Jet-Stream

Can you imagine life without streaming? That we spend 4 hours a day consuming videos, television and radio streams?

We dreamed of it when we invented streaming in 1994, but certainly did not expect to deliver billions of streams worldwide, for the most demanding professional clients in Europe, including very well-known broadcasters, publishers, sports clubs, companies and events.

The streaming market is developing, and Jet-Stream is a leading, innovative specialist. Streaming is no longer only about technology, but also about marketing, business and strategy. We use our 30 years of knowledge and experience to advise and guide our customers.

Streaming is in our DNA. We use our experience to innovate. Broadcasters, enterprises, sports clubs, brands and events can integrate complex workflows in minutes through our platform. We distinguish ourselves with experience, innovation, flexibility, quality, privacy and green service. Customers give us a 9.5 rating. As an independent player, we play champions league, and it’s time the world finds out.

We recently invested in a new cloud, new software, rebranding, marketing, and film and podcast studios. A very solid foundation is in place. Our new direction is catching on, and to grow further we are looking for you. You will be given every opportunity to do so.

All the beautiful innovations are nothing without a structured, error-free operation: every blip is immediately visible to many viewers. Uptime, performance and meeting agreements: we deliver, and that becomes your responsibility.

Jet-Stream is a solid, profitable company. We have been around for 21 years yet still have the agility of a startup. We focus on customers, quality, innovation and profitability, rather than on growth figures from investors, as they are not needed. We are European, Dutch and also Groningen ‘down-to-earth’. We work hard, but with a lot of fun. The atmosphere at our company is informal and professional.

If you are ready for this exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Send your resume to hr@jet-stream.com.