Software Development Engineer, Backend ( Golang )

Fox Sports; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Sports in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Backend/API Engineer to build and operate scalable backend services and APIs powering consumer platforms. You will own end-to-end software delivery, from design to production, and ensure reliability and low latency in high-throughput environments.

You will contribute to system design decisions, implement robust code, and work across teams to meet evolving product needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 4-8 years of backend experience in production environments.
• Strong programming skills in backend languages, preferably Golang.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Experience designing distributed systems with focus on scalability and reliability.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or equivalent).
• Experience with databases (relational and/or NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Familiarity with AI systems and integrating AI capabilities into backend software.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate backend services and APIs that run at high scale with reliability and performance.
• Own assigned problem areas from requirements to production rollout and operations.
• Perform system design and articulate trade-offs and architectural decisions.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, well-tested code across backend components.
• Build and evolve distributed, fault-tolerant, observable systems in production.
• Optimize systems for performance, latency, scalability, and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support evolving product needs.
• Participate in code and design reviews to maintain engineering standards.
• Continuously improve system reliability and developer productivity.

Skills

Golang

Distributed systems

Data structures

Algorithms

AWS

Relational databases

NoSQL

LLMs

AI integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Description

As a Software Engineer in the Backend/API team, you will be responsible for building and operating scalable, resilient backend systems that power multiple consumer-facing platforms. You will work on high-throughput, low-latency services and APIs that are critical to core product experiences.

This role requires engineers who take end-to-end ownership - from understanding the problem and designing systems to implementing, deploying, and operating them in production. We are looking for strong backend engineers who can work independently, make sound technical decisions, and deliver reliable systems without the need for constant hand-holding.

A Snapshot of Your Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate backend services and APIs that run at high scale with strict reliability and performance requirements.
• Take complete ownership of assigned problem areas, from requirements understanding and system design to production rollout and ongoing operations.
• Perform high-level and low-level system design, clearly articulating trade-offs and architectural decisions.
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code across backend components.
• Build and evolve distributed systems that are resilient, fault-tolerant, and observable in production.
• Optimize existing systems for performance, latency, scalability, and cost.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills and data structures knowledge to design efficient, real-world solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver backend capabilities that support evolving product needs.
• Participate actively in code and design reviews, maintaining high engineering standards.
• Continuously improve system reliability, developer productivity, and engineering best practices within the team.

What Will You Need

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 4-8 years of experience building backend software systems in production environments.
• Strong programming skills in one or more backend languages, preferably Golang.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and their application in backend and distributed systems.
• Experience designing and building distributed systems with a focus on scalability, availability, and reliability.
• Hands-on experience working with cloud-based systems (e.g., AWS or equivalent).
• Experience working with databases and data stores (relational and/or NoSQL) and an understanding of data modeling and performance trade-offs.
• Practical understanding of modern AI systems, including large language models (LLMs), and how to integrate AI capabilities into backend software.
• Familiarity with using AI to build, enhance, or operate software systems (e.g., LLM-based APIs, prompt-driven workflows, automation, developer productivity).
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver systems end-to-end with minimal guidance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.