We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (Backend) to join our team on a 6-month contract. You will lead the development of backend solutions for a leading digital platform that serves millions of users globally. Experience with OTT platforms is highly preferred.

 

Requirements

Minimum Experience: 7+ years in backend development.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in backend development, preferably with Node.js.

Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, and AWS Services.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.

Experience with Golang or Perl is a plus.

Additional Skills:

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Enthusiasm for learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

Design, development & delivery of the Cricinfo backend and underlying software component.

Execute long/short term project plans and roadmap including new features, existing revamps and migration

Showcase a deep understanding of technical design and take end-to-end responsibility for your features, from design to production.

Collaborate independently with stakeholders and product managers to define project requirements and break down complex problems into manageable tasks.

 Prioritize and deliver project milestones effectively, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Participate in team on-call activities, identifying and resolving root causes of recurring issues.

Mentor junior engineers (SDE1s/SDE2s) for functional excellence, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to hiring activities.

Interview Process

3 technical rounds covering Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), architecture, system design, and overall technical expertise.

Company Description

We are a global leader in digital content, reaching millions of users monthly with our cutting-edge platform