Sr. Software Engineer - Web Platform, Digital Business

Sony Pictures; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to enhance their web platforms. The ideal candidate requires over 5 years of frontend experience with React and Node.js, focusing on high-quality, user-friendly interfaces. Collaborate with various teams to ensure robust architecture and performance optimization. A strong understanding of APIs and cloud platforms is ideal for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in frontend engineering.
• Strong understanding of Redux and performance tuning techniques.
• Prior experience in OTT or high-concurrency consumer platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, and optimization of web platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.
• Integrate and maintain monitoring systems to track errors and performance.

Skills

React

Next.js

Node.js

API Gateways

Redux

React Query

Jest

Cypress

Education

B.E./B.Tech, MCA or Equivalent Computer Degree

Tools

Sentry

Datadog

New Relic

LogRocket

Git

AWS

Job description

Career Opportunities: Sr. Software Engineer - Web Platform, Digital Business (3237)

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and passionate React Developer to join our team and play a key role in the development and maintenance of internal backend tools and dashboards. You will be responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, user-friendly interfaces that empower our engineering and operations teams.

Designation

Sr. Software Engineer - Web Platform, Digital Business

Position Interlinkages

• Within the organization - Technology Team
• Outside the organization - Technology Partners

Education

B.E./B.Tech, MCA or Equivalent Computer Degree

Essential Experience

Proficient in web technologies including React, Next-Js, Node-JS and API Gateways

Areas of Responsibilities

You will be responsible for leading the architecture, development, and optimization of robust web platforms and internal tools. This includes full ownership of frontend engineering, active collaboration with backend/API teams, and bringing strategic value through logging, observability, AI-enhanced tooling, and performance-driven architecture.

1. Frontend Engineering & UX Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable React/Next.js-based applications for internal tools and consumer-facing products.
• Transition existing web apps to React Native where necessary for hybrid mobility

2. Architecture & Performance

• Architect high-concurrency, low-latency, streaming-ready web platforms for OTT and media domains.
• Drive decisions around frontend structure, modularization, and SSR strategies.
• Build and optimize distributed systems that scale seamlessly with user demand.

3. DevOps & Monitoring Integration

• Integrate and maintain logging/monitoring systems like Sentry, Datadog, New Relic, and LogRocket to proactively track errors and performance.
• Define structured error boundaries and fallback strategies in the frontend.
• Implement observability in code to support production debugging and SLA reporting.

4. AI/Automation Integration

• Utilize AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, or AI-based code review/testing assistants to accelerate development.
• Apply generative AI to write boilerplate code, unit tests, and documentation.
• Stay updated on trends in AI-driven developer tooling and suggest adoption opportunities.

5. API & Microservice Communication

• Work with RESTful APIs, API gateways, and backend teams to ensure clean data flow.
• Secure and optimize API communication with token-based auth, error handling, and retry logic.
• Knowledge of GraphQL

6. Testing & Maintainability

• Write unit, integration, and e2e tests using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, etc.
• Participate in rigorous code reviews to maintain a clean and scalable codebase.

7. Agile Delivery & Collaboration

• Contribute actively to sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, backend, product) to deliver high-impact features on time.

8. Platform Optimization & SEO

• Drive efforts for technical SEO, improved Core Web Vitals, and performance optimization.
• Integrate analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Amplitude) to derive insights from usage behavior.

Critical Competencies for Success

Behavioral

• Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with architectural vision.
• High ownership mindset with attention to detail and product excellence.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across technical and business teams.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of driving clarity through collaboration.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can prioritize effectively.
• Brings a growth mindset, curiosity, and initiative for innovation

Technical

• Strong understanding of Redux, React Query, context APIs, and performance tuning techniques.
• Good to have experience with video players like video.js, shaka-player, HLS.js, or dash.js for OTT platforms.
• Familiar with cloud platforms like AWS, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep hands-on with Git, branching workflows, and code versioning strategies.
• Understanding of AI tools for code generation, intelligent debugging, and testing automation.
• Experience with monitoring tools: Sentry, Datadog, New Relic, LogRocket, Grafana, etc.
• Familiar with payment gateway integrations (Juspay, Razorpay, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, API security, and performance profiling.

Other Personal Characteristics

• Straightforward, ethical, and professionally assertive.
• High energy and motivated to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Hands-on, resourceful, and resilient with a builder’s mindset.
• A strong individual contributor who can scale ideas and systems at an organizational level.
• Strategic yet execution-focused; values outcomes over activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in frontend engineering
• Prior experience in OTT, media tech, or high-concurrency consumer platforms is a plus.
• Exposure to DevOps, analytics, and AI tooling in a development environment.