Senior Software Development Engineer - Trust Engineering

JioStar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Trust Engineering Team in Bengaluru, India. In this role, you will design scalable backend systems, ensuring the security and reliability of our platform for millions of users. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in Python or Golang, experience with cloud platforms and a degree in Computer Science.

The position demands excellent coding practices, mentoring abilities, and a passion for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in backend development focused on building production-grade systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python or Golang.
• Experience designing and building distributed systems at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, resilient microservices for Trust Engineering.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex backend projects.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code with fault tolerance.

Skills

Python

Golang

Distributed Systems

Cloud Platforms (AWS)

CI/CD Pipelines

Performance Tuning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Kafka

Job description

About the Team

The Trust Engineering Team at JioHotstar builds secure, reliable, and fraud-resistant systems that protect our platform, digital assets, and millions of users daily. We design and develop scalable solutions to prevent fraud, piracy, and abuse, while ensuring a seamless, high-quality streaming experience. Our work spans security infrastructure, AI-driven fraud detection, and APIs that enable security by default across all Hotstar systems.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Trust Engineering Team at JioHotstar, you’ll build the backend systems that keep our platform secure and reliable for millions of users. You’ll design and scale services that detect and mitigate threats in real time, strengthen platform integrity, and ensure every user enjoys a safe, uninterrupted experience.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, resilient microservices that drive JioStar’s Trust Engineering.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex backend projects—from technical design through deployment, monitoring, and iteration.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code with a strong focus on fault tolerance and system reliability.
• Drive architectural decisions and contribute to the long-term engineering roadmap.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Operations, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Champion operational excellence, including performance tuning, incident management, and root cause analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews and technical deep dives, and promote a culture of engineering excellence and knowledge sharing.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong proficiency in Python or Golang.
• Experience designing and building distributed systems at scale.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; AWS Media Services experience is a plus), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to work autonomously in fast-paced environments, manage priorities, and deliver high-impact results.
• Passion for mentoring and growing fellow engineers.
• Interest in advertising technologies and optimizing systems for user and business outcomes.

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. 6 years of experience in backend development, with a focus on building production-grade systems.