OTT Full Stack Developer

Persistent Systems Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group term life insurance

Personal accident insurance

Mediclaim hospitalization

Hybrid work model

Flexible work hours

Long Service awards

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited is seeking an OTT full-stack developer with 6 to 14 years of experience to lead architecture and delivery of scalable, cloud-native streaming solutions. You will work across React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, microservices, and GraphQL to build high-performance media platforms.

You will drive content ingestion, entitlement, monetization workflows, DRM, and CDN integration, while guiding teams, setting standards, and collaborating with product owners to align technology

Qualifications

• Experience with full-stack development of scalable enterprise applications.
• Deep expertise in media/OTT platforms and content workflows.
• Experience in cloud-native architectures on AWS/Azure.
• Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and GraphQL services.
• Leadership in architecture governance and design reviews.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of scalable full-stack applications using React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, microservices, REST APIs, and GraphQL.
• Define end-to-end solution architectures emphasizing performance, security, and maintainability.
• Drive OTT/Media platform design including ingestion, entitlement, playback workflows, DRM, and CDN delivery.
• Architect video streaming using HLS, MPEG-DASH, ABR across multiple devices.
• Design cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Establish observability through monitoring, logging, tracing and performance management.
• Provide technical leadership, governance, and coaching to engineering teams.
• Engage with product owners, stakeholders, and customers to translate business needs into technology.

Skills

React.js

TypeScript

Node.js

Microservices

REST APIs

GraphQL

OTT platforms

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Tools

React.js

TypeScript

Node.js

GraphQL

REST APIs

GraphQL

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are seeking a Solution Architect with deep expertise in Media & OTT platforms to design and deliver scalable, cloud-native streaming solutions. The role involves leading architecture initiatives across full-stack applications, video streaming, and microservices-based ecosystems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, AI-enabled engineering practices, and platform modernization. This position requires strong technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for building exceptional digital media experiences.

• Role: OTT Full Stack Developer (Reactjs & Node)
• Experience: 6 to 14 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable full-stack applications using React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Microservices, REST APIs, and GraphQL services.
• Define and implement end-to-end solution architectures, ensuring high performance, scalability, security, and maintainability across enterprise platforms.
• Drive the design and optimization of OTT/Media platforms, including content ingestion, metadata management, entitlement, subscription management, playback workflows, monetization strategies, DRM integration, and CDN delivery.
• Architect and enhance video streaming solutions leveraging HLS, MPEG-DASH, Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) streaming, and multi-device OTT ecosystems including Roku, Smart TVs, Android TV, Apple TV, Web, and Mobile platforms.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS and Azure, utilizing Kubernetes, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, event-driven architectures, and highly available distributed systems.
• Establish observability frameworks including monitoring, logging, tracing, and performance management to ensure platform reliability and operational excellence.
• Champion AI-enabled software engineering practices by leveraging GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted development tools, automated code generation, intelligent testing acceleration, and AI-powered platform capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural governance through design reviews, technology evaluations, coding standards, and best-practice recommendations.
• Mentor engineering teams, drive technical excellence, and support career development through coaching, knowledge sharing, and hands-on guidance.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, business stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technology solutions.
• Lead architecture discussions, solution reviews, risk assessments, and technology roadmaps to align engineering initiatives with business objectives.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, performance, and operational standards across all platform and application implementations.
• Act as a trusted advisor for customers and executive stakeholders, presenting architectural solutions, implementation strategies, and technical recommendations.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture and full-stack application development, delivering scalable and high-performance enterprise solutions using React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Microservices, REST APIs, and GraphQL.
• Deep domain expertise in Media and OTT platforms with strong knowledge of content ingestion, metadata management, entitlement services, subscription lifecycle, playback workflows, DRM, CDN integration, and monetization models.
• Extensive understanding of video streaming technologies, including HLS, MPEG-DASH, Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) streaming, encoding workflows, and multi-platform OTT ecosystems across Roku, Smart TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Mobile, and Web.
• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures on AWS and Azure, leveraging Kubernetes, containerization, CI/CD automation, serverless services, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, scalability patterns, resilience engineering, observability, monitoring, logging, tracing, and high-availability platform design.
• Hands-on expertise in AI-enabled software engineering, leveraging GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted development tools, intelligent code generation, test automation acceleration, and AI-powered product capabilities.
• Ability to drive architecture governance, solution design reviews, technology strategy, and engineering best practices across complex enterprise environments.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a track record of guiding engineering teams, fostering technical excellence, and driving successful project delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer engagement capabilities, with experience partnering with business leaders, product teams, and clients to define and deliver strategic technology solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering business value through modern technology platforms.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”