Key responsibilities
Own the delivery, quality, and evolution of critical services that serve billions of ad impressions across VOD and Live Sports content
Collaborate with Product and Data teams to define technical strategy and drive measurable business outcomes
Guide technical architecture discussions, help unblock complex problems, and ensure system scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency
Build and nurture a high-performing team through mentorship, hiring, feedback, and career development
Establish and manage team processes for planning, execution, and continuous improvement
Represent the team in leadership forums, contributing to broader organizational direction and tech strategy
Lead by example through code/design reviews and technical guidance when required
Skills & Attributes for success
Hands-on experience with backend systems using Java, Golang, or Python
Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture
Familiarity with high-scale databases (MySQL, Redis, Cassandra, DynamoDB) and streaming/message queues (Kafka)
Production experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS)Track record of delivering cross-functional projects and growing engineering talent
Preferred education & qualification
Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field
8+ years of experience in software development, with 3+ years in people management
You have a strong product mindset and understand how engineering drives user and revenue impact
Worked in high-scale environments and understand the nuances of latency, cost, and reliability in real-time systems
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 steaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.
JioStar India Private Limited (formerly known as Star India Private Limited) 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.
