JioStar

Senior Software Development Engineer - Backend

JioStar • IN
Java
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!

Key responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Skills and attributes for success:

  • 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
  • Preferred education and experience:

  • Bachelors/master's in computer science or a related field with 4–6 years of experience in backend development