Software Development Engineer III - Backend Technologies

BookMyShow; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

BookMyShow, Mumbai-based leader in entertainment technology, is seeking a senior backend engineer to own complex, high-traffic services end‑to‑end—from design and development to deployment and optimization. You will build, scale, and maintain microservices for billions of interactions, collaborate with Product, Design, and DevOps teams, and drive architectural choices that balance speed with resilience.

If you thrive in Agile environments and are passionate about automation and performance, this

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of backend software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in GoLang; experience with NodeJS/React/JavaScript/.NET Core is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, system design, and performance optimization.
• Experience designing high-traffic, fault-tolerant systems or SaaS architectures.
• Advanced SQL; experience with MongoDB and Redis.
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch and high-performance data querying.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, CI/CD, monitoring tools, and deployment automation.
• Proficient with Git, branching strategies, and collaborative workflows.
• Experience working in Agile environments with short release cycles.
• Passion for automation and building scalable products used by millions.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver complex backend projects end-to-end — from design and development to deployment and optimization.
• Build, enhance, and maintain microservices that handle massive traffic with reliability, scalability, and high performance.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and DevOps teams to develop solutions that enhance user experience and system efficiency.
• Design architectures that evolve with business needs while maintaining simplicity and resilience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, ensuring adherence to best engineering practices.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct in-depth code reviews, and drive a culture of technical excellence within the team.
• Contribute to internal technical discussions, explore new technologies, and lead initiatives that improve performance and scalability.

Skills

GoLang

NodeJS

React

JavaScript

.NET Core

Algorithms

Data structures

System design

Performance optimization

Agile

Git

Tools

MongoDB

Redis

Elasticsearch

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

The World of BookMyShow

Launched in 2007, BookMyShow, owned and operated by Big Tree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (founded in 1999), is India's leading entertainment destination with global operations and the one-stop shop for every entertainment need. The firm is present in over 650 towns and cities in India and works with partners across the industry to provide unmatched entertainment experiences to millions of customers.

Over the years, the company has evolved from a purely online ticketing platform for movies across 6,000 plus screens, to end-to-end management of live entertainment events including music concerts, live performances, theatricals, sports and more. Some of the key properties that BookMyShow has brought to its markets include U2's The Joshua Tree Tour, NBA's debut games in India, Disney's Aladdin, Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR as well as international artists such as Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Justin Bieber. BookMyShow is invested in providing the best user experience, whether on-ground or online.

The company has developed 'BookMyShow Stream', India's largest home-grown transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) platform.

Your Profile

• Own and deliver complex backend projects end-to-end — from design and development to deployment and optimization.
• Build, enhance, and maintain microservices that handle massive traffic with reliability, scalability, and high performance.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and DevOps teams to develop solutions that enhance user experience and system efficiency.
• Design architectures that evolve with business needs while maintaining simplicity and resilience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, ensuring adherence to best engineering practices.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct in-depth code reviews, and drive a culture of technical excellence within the team.
• Contribute to internal technical discussions, explore new technologies, and lead initiatives that improve performance and scalability.

Your Checklist

• 6–9 years of experience in backend software engineering, building scalable, distributed systems.
• Proficiency in GoLang; experience with NodeJS, React, JavaScript, or .NET Core is a plus.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, system design, and performance optimization.
• Proven experience designing and implementing high‑traffic, fault‑tolerant systems or SaaS architectures.
• Advanced SQL expertise with experience in NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Redis.
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch and high‑performance data querying.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and deployment automation frameworks.
• Comfortable with Git, branching strategies, and collaborative workflows.
• Experience working in Agile environments with short release cycles and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Passion for automation, optimization, and building products that impact millions of users every day.