Senior Backend Software Development Engineer

Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd

Bengaluru/Bangalore

Not disclosed

Work from Office

Full Time

Min. 5 years

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Job Description

Senior Software Development Engineer - Backend

Job Summary: As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you’ll build a world-class platform for our customers by solving complex technical problems and building systems that run at scale. You will play a critical role in developing code and solving problems independently while shaping our next-gen solutions that drive our company's mission forward. We seek candidates with a passion for crafting elegant code and building innovative software solutions.

About the team: Join our team to build and optimize world-class video playback experiences for millions of users on Desktop browsers, Smart TVs (like webOS, Tizen, and VIDAA), Mobile browsers etc. If you’re passionate about streaming technology and delivering smooth, high-quality playback, join us!

What will you do?

  • Design and build scalable, resilient microservices that power JioStar’s ad tech stack
  • Own end-to-end delivery of complex backend projects, from technical design to deployment and monitoring
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code, and ensure rigorous testing and fault tolerance
  • Drive architectural decisions and influence long-term engineering strategy for the team
  • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into tech solutions
  • Take ownership of operational excellence, including performance tuning, incident response, and root cause analysis
  • Mentor junior engineers, conduct technical deep dives and code reviews, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing

    • Who should apply for this role?

  • Proficiency in Java, Golang, or Python
  • Experience designing and building distributed systems at scale
  • Strong understanding of storage systems, query performance, and caching strategies
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), messaging systems (Kafka), and CI/CD pipelines
  • Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and manage delivery timelines in fast-paced environments
  • You are passionate about growing engineers and leading by example
  • Curious about how advertising systems work and how to optimize them for user and business outcomes


    • About Us
    Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

     JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.

    Job role

    Work location

    Bengaluru

    Department

    Software Engineering

    Role / Category

    Software Backend Development

    Employment type

    Full Time

    Shift

    Day Shift

    Job requirements

    Experience

    Min. 5 years

    About company

    Name

    Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd

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