Software Architect

DAZN; Hyderabad, Manchirevula; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DAZN Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Android Architect to lead the design and evolution of our Android platform, including Android TV. You will set coding standards, mentor engineers, and drive architecture decisions for performance, reliability and scalability across global streams.

You will collaborate with product, design and backend teams to translate business needs into robust, high‑performance solutions while guiding teams on modern Android patterns and Jetpack Compose adoption.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Android development with 4+ years in architecture or lead engineering roles.
• Strong hands‑on Kotlin and Java experience.
• Proven architecture for Android and Android TV apps.
• Expertise in video streaming, playback and DRM (ExoPlayer, HLS, DASH).
• Solid understanding of MVC/MVVM/MVI and SOA/RESTful patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD, modular multi‑module app design and performance tuning.
• Agile experience with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Android and Android TV applications.
• Define best practices, frameworks, and reusable components for scalability across teams.
• Partner with product, design, and backend teams to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Drive design reviews, performance optimization, and system scalability improvements.
• Architect integrations with APIs, content delivery systems, and playback pipelines.
• Ensure security, resiliency, and maintainability through strong governance.
• Guide teams on modern Android patterns (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) and Jetpack Compose.
• Mentor engineers and foster innovation within DAZN.

Skills

Android

Kotlin

Java

Architecture Leadership

Video Streaming

MVVM

CI/CD

Agile

Tools

ExoPlayer

HLS

DASH

Jetpack Compose

AndroidX TV UI

Job description

Software Architect

Department: 61-416 - Technology - Hyderabad

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: India - Hyderabad

Reporting To: Deven Saoji

Description

Why Join DAZN?

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.

Role Overview

As an Android Architect, you will lead the design and architecture of DAZN’s Android. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define scalable solutions, ensure technical excellence, and evolve the platform to meet DAZN’s global growth and innovation goals.

You will be hands‑on in setting coding standards, mentoring developers, and driving architectural decisions for performance, maintainability, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Android and Android TV applications.
• Define best practices, frameworks, and reusable components to ensure consistency and scalability across teams.
• Partner with product, design, and backend engineering teams to translate business needs into robust, high‑performance solutions.
• Drive technical design reviews, performance optimization, and system scalability improvements.
• Architect integrations with APIs, content delivery systems, and playback pipelines (HLS, DRM, adaptive streaming).
• Ensure security, resiliency, and maintainability of applications through strong architectural governance.
• Guide teams on modern Android patterns (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) and Jetpack Compose adoption.
• Contribute to DAZN’s engineering culture, mentoring engineers and fostering innovation.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 8+ years of Android application development experience, including 4+ years in architecture or lead engineering roles.
• Strong hands‑on background in Kotlin and Java.
• Proven experience architecting and building apps for Android and Android TV.
• Expertise in video streaming, playback, and DRM integration (ExoPlayer, HLS, DASH).
• Solid understanding of software design patterns (MVC, MVVM, MVI) and SOA / RESTful architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, modularization, and scalable multi‑module app design.
• Strong understanding of performance tuning, memory management, and concurrency in Android.
• Experience working in Agile environments with distributed teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Firebase, and event‑driven microservices.
• Knowledge of broadcast systems, digital video workflows, or metadata pipelines.
• Familiarity with Jetpack libraries, Compose for TV, and AndroidX TV UI components.
• Experience designing for large‑scale, high‑availability applications.
• Passion for sports, media technology, and cutting‑edge user experiences.