Staff Software Development Engineer - Golang

JioStar; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar in Bengaluru invites seasoned backend engineers to join our infrastructure team building scalable microservices for live streaming at scale.

You will design, implement, and operate systems with low latency, reliability, and fault tolerance, using Java or Go, AWS, Kafka. You will mentor others and contribute to architecture and deployment strategies.

Qualifications

• 7 years of backend development experience with production-grade systems.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Java or Go and REST API design.
• Experience in distributed systems, cloud, Kafka, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, resilient microservices for live streaming infra.
• Lead end-to-end backend projects from design to deployment.
• Write high-quality, fault-tolerant code.
• Drive architectural decisions and roadmap.
• Collaborate with product and operations to translate requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Java

Golang

Distributed systems

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

Kafka

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS

Tools

AWS

Kafka

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

Our engineering team defines the technical architecture and drives itself to build systems that serve billions of requests per day, cosmic scales of video content streamed every day, with ultra-low latency design and high reliability. We make sure every byte of video content gets to millions of viewers, at the highest quality possible. We are growing fast and looking for talented Engineers who are up for one of the biggest yet outcomes in the video streaming business as we gun to be the primary destination for digital first entertainment in India and make JioHotStar accessible to every Indian.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, resilient microservices that drive JioStar’s live streaming infrastructure
• 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 Java 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

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Developers with a strong grasp on REST API concepts.
• Quick learners with strong technical problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong understanding of relational (SQL) versus document (NoSQL) data models.
• Familiarity with common Go routine and channel patterns.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in backend development, with a focus on building production-grade systems.

Requirements: