Staff Software Development Engineer - Golang

7018 Jiostar India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JioStar India Private Limited seeks a senior backend engineer to design and build scalable microservices for its streaming platform. You will drive end-to-end delivery, from architecture through deployment and monitoring, while mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering excellence.

The role requires strong Java or Golang skills, experience with distributed systems at scale, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in backend development focused on production-grade systems.
• Strong proficiency in Java or Golang and distributed systems at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, resilient microservices for live streaming backend.
• Lead end-to-end delivery from design through deployment, monitoring, and iteration.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews and promote engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to translate requirements.

Skills

Java

Golang

Distributed systems

AWS

Kafka

CI/CD

REST APIs

Go routines/channels

SQL/NoSQL data models

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Kafka

Jenkins

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
• 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.

Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

JioStar India Private Limited (formerly known as Star India Private Limited) 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.