Developer Advocate
3 days ago
Southampton
Who we are At MediaKind, we're reshaping the future of streaming video—and we're moving at incredible speed. Our cloud-native, agile technology enables customers to rapidly build, deploy, and scale premium streaming experiences, removing traditional barriers to innovation and growth. We’re on a mission to transform how the world watches video: making every moment extraordinary, personalized and valuable for content owners and their consumers. Here, you'll be part of a dynamic team that’s redefining how media experiences come to life. Our award winning products simplify complex operations, enabling customers—from iconic sports brands to innovative broadcasters and content owners—to focus purely on storytelling, and growth. By replacing legacy complexity with cloud-connected solutions, we ensure speed, simplicity, and commercial transparency. You’ll be joining a team that values practical thinking over buzzwords, and velocity over bureaucracy. Beyond technology, our true strength lies in our people. We are committed to fostering a passionate community of creators, developers, and artists who love what they do. Together, we’ll redefine the art of streaming. If you're ready to build what’s next in streaming—and do it with a team that moves fast, thinks boldly, and builds with intent—come make it happen with us. Position Overview We are looking for a Developer Advocate with a creative flair to join our Product Management team and help shape the future of how developers build with premium streaming infrastructure. This role is ideal for an early-career technologist who thrives at the intersection of complex technology and developer empathy--someone who can translate sophisticated streaming capabilities into accessible, delightful developer experiences. Key Responsibilities Champion the Developer Community • Be the voice of developers within MK.IO, advocating for their needs and translating feedback into actionable product improvements, • Build and nurture our developer community through forums, social channels, and direct engagement, • Create and maintain feedback channels that ensure every developer voice is heard and valued Transform Developer Experience • Drive the transformation of our documentation and learning resources, • Design and create tutorials, guides, and interactive demos that makes MK.IO approachable for developers Create Compelling Technical Content • Produce engaging video content, blog posts, and tutorials that showcase the power and simplicity of our streaming platform, • Host webinars, speak at conferences, and represent MK.IO at developer events and meetups Bridge Complexity and Simplicity • Work closely with our engineering teams to ensure new features ship with developer-friendly interfaces and clear documentation, • Test and validate new features from a developer perspective, ensuring they meet our self-service standards Desired Skills and Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing or equivalent qualification, with a strong passion for technology and flair for creativity, • Hands-on experience with web technologies, APIs, and modern development frameworks, • Understanding of video streaming concepts or eagerness to dive deep into media technology, • Competence in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar), • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly, • Experience creating technical content (blog posts, tutorials, documentation, or videos), • Strong empathy for developer frustrations and challenges, • Passion for helping others succeed and genuine enjoyment of developer interactions, • Experience participating in developer communities, forums, or open source projects, • Natural networking ability and enthusiasm for building relationships, • Creative problem-solving skills and willingness to experiment with new approaches, • Strong analytical skills to measure community engagement and content effectiveness, • Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK on a long-term basis. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. What Makes This Role Special • Industry Impact: You'll be working with streaming technology that powers some of the world's most-watched content -- reaching millions of viewers worldwide., • Community Building: Help us build and nurture a thriving developer community from the ground up., • Content Creation Freedom: We're looking for someone who will bring fresh ideas to how we educate and engage developers. Location: Southampton UK, Hybrid (2-3 days a week office based) Benefits: • Competitive salary and bonus, • Comprehensive benefits package, • MediaKindness Wellbeing Program, • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, • Collaborative and dynamic work environment, • Flexible work arrangements Here at MediaKind, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where we appreciate the unique skills, capabilities and perspectives that our people bring. We believe that diverse teams are better for our employees, customers and our business. Everyone’s identity, background and life experiences add to the MediaKind story, and we welcome all. Our goal is to help increase diversity across the Media Broadcast industry, so we aim to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you’re excited about this position and think you could add value to MediaKind, please apply even if you believe your skills are not a perfect fit for the role. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment process please reach out to the Recruiter to discuss how we can support you. To learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives visit: ___ To learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives visit: