Senior Software Development Engineer

Job Title~ Senior Software Development EngineerDepartment, Level~ PrismLocation~ Onsite, BangaloreWork Type~ Full timeJob Summary~ As an SSDE, you will design and build high-performance services that power mission-critical authentication, subscriptions, payments and content delivery systems across JioStar's platform. You will operate at the intersection of scale, reliability, and real-time decisioning - supporting live sports, premium entertainment, and personalized experiences for millions of users. This is a high-ownership, high-impact role best suited for engineers passionate about building for scale and business impact.About the Team~ JioHotstar's world-record-breaking streaming platform serves audiences across India, the UK, Singapore, Canada, and other international markets.Our International team builds the technology that enables global expansion, powering region-specific experiences while leveraging a common platform architecture. You'll work on subscriber growth platforms, market-specific product innovations, and scalable frameworks that support diverse business and content requirements across geographies.This is a unique opportunity to work across the entire technology stack, contribute to globally visible products, and directly influence JioHotstar's international growth journey. Your work will help shape how millions of users around the world experience premium entertainment.Reporting To~ Engineering ManagerKey responsibilities~Build robust, secure, and scalable microservices to power JioStar applicationsWrite clean, efficient, and maintainable code using best practices, conduct unit testing and participate in code reviewsEnsure sub-second server response times and implement appropriate data stores - relational, document, key-value, object, or graph - as well as index stores and messaging systemsTake ownership of running and maintaining cloud infrastructureContinuously evaluate relevant technologies and influence architecture and design discussionsCollaborate with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deploy high-quality software solutions that meet business objectivesGuide and mentor junior engineers and interns on functional and domain areasSkills and attributes for success~Proficiency in Java, Golang, or PythonExperience building distributed domain-driven microservicesStrong understanding of database and storage fundamentalsExperience working with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), messaging systems (Kafka), and CI/CD pipelinesExperience working on large-scale production systems, with a strong focus on performance and reliability is a plusAbility to translate ambiguous product requirements into well-structured, scalable technical solutionsPreferred education and experience~Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 4-6 years of experience in backend developmentAbout JioStarPerched 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.