Lead Software Engineer , IN

DAZN; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DAZN in Hyderabad is seeking a Lead Android Engineer to architect, design, and develop high-performance Android applications. You will lead a team of engineers, define best practices, and drive technical excellence across our mobile ecosystem.

You will work closely with product, backend, and design teams to deliver seamless, engaging streaming experiences to millions of fans. This role requires hands-on expertise in Android frameworks, video playback, and scalable application architecture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development, incl. 2+ years in lead/architecture.
• Strong Android app development with Kotlin/Java.
• Experience designing scalable mobile architectures and integrating APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Android apps for performance and scalability.
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure modularity across modules and platforms.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive release planning.
• Collaborate with product, backend, and design teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Stay current with Android technologies and contribute to the technical roadmap.

Skills

Android development (Kotlin/Java)

Lead/Architect role

Modular architectures

RESTful APIs & GraphQL

CI/CD pipelines

MVVM/Clean Architecture/MVI

SOA/JSON/REST/XML

Problem solving and leadership

Broadcast/video pipelines

AndroidX TV libraries

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

AndroidX TV libraries

Job description

Lead Software Engineer , IN

Department: 61-416 - Technology - Hyderabad

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: India - Hyderabad

Reporting To: Deven Saoji

Description

Joining DAZN in Hyderabad means being part of a cutting-edge sports streaming company in a vibrant tech hub. You'll work alongside passionate, talented professionals on innovative projects that reach millions of fans worldwide. Hyderabad offers a dynamic work environment with a great balance of career growth and lifestyle. If you're excited about shaping the future of live and on-demand sports entertainment, DAZN Hyderabad is the perfect place to make your mark and grow your career.

We're looking for a Lead Android Engineer to architect, design, and develop high-performance Android applications. You'll lead a talented team of engineers, define best practices, and drive technical excellence across our mobile ecosystem.

This role requires hands-on expertise in Android frameworks, video playback, and scalable application architecture. You'll work closely with product, backend, and design teams to deliver seamless, engaging, and reliable streaming experiences to millions of fans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Android applications with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Drive architectural decisions, ensuring consistency across modules and platforms.
• Write clean, modular Kotlin code following best practices and design patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and product goals into robust technical solutions.
• Lead code reviews, performance profiling, and release planning to ensure engineering excellence.
• Guide and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership.
• Stay current with Android technologies, contributing to DAZN's evolving technical roadmap.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 8+ years of total experience in software development, with 2+ years in a Lead or Architecture role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Android app development using Kotlin and Java.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, modular architectures for mobile apps.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and backend services.
• Proficiency in software design patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, MVI) and mobile development best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and release workflows.
• Strong understanding of SOA, JSON/REST, and XML/SOAP-based integrations.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS services (Lambda, Aurora, SQS) or GCP Firebase.
• Knowledge of broadcast systems, digital video pipelines, or metadata workflows.
• Exposure to event-driven architectures, microservices, and real-time data systems.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and distributed engineering teams.
• Familiarity with AndroidX TV libraries and UI frameworks for connected devices.