JioHotstar
media & entertainment
StaffSoftwareDevelopmentEngineer-Fullstack
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“Staff Software Development Engineer - Full stack at JioHotstar. Skills: System Architecture & Design, Hands-on Development, Technical Leadership, Mentorship & Culture, Stakeholder Collaboration. Build scalable systems. Define architectural blueprints”
What You'll Achieve.
Turn bold ideas into impactful features; Build scalable platforms that power future growth; Translate business needs into functional, high-quality software
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of hands-on software development experience, Expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, Expertise in frameworks like React.js, or Next.js, Proficiency in server-side technology - Python, Hands-on experience with relational/non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, Deep understanding of DevOps practices, Deep understanding of AI-assisted coding tools, Deep understanding of API design (REST), Exceptional leadership skills, Exceptional communication skills, Exceptional presentation skills, Capability in prioritizing tasks, Capability in navigating ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Nice to Have
4+ years in fullstack
What You'll Do.
Build scalable systems
Define architectural blueprints
Mentor engineering teams
and implement highly scalable
and secure end-to-end distributed systems
Write and review complex
reusable code across the entire technology stack
Guide product development from conceptualization to deployment
Provide high-level estimates
Provide architectural blueprints
Provide technical oversight
Conduct thorough code reviews
Drive engineering best practices (e.g.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Mentor junior and mid-level developers; Collaborate closely with Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, and enterprise architects
Communication Scope
Communication; Presentation
Process & Methodology
Prioritizing tasks
Full Job Description
## Description Job Summary: As a Staff Software Development Engineer, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between high-level business goals and hands-on execution. You will build scalable systems, define architectural blueprints, and actively mentor engineering teams across both front-end and back-end ecosystems. About the team: At JioHotstar, GenAI studios is an AI native, agile & fast-moving team focused on turning bold ideas into impactful features for professional film making products. From rapid prototyping of new concepts to building scalable platforms that power future growth, we thrive on experimentation and innovation. Our platform highlights creators and their narratives by giving them AI-powered systems using advanced machine learning and multimedia pipelines. As part of this team, you’ll work at the intersection of creativity and technology — building end-to-end experiences, experimenting with emerging tech, and shaping the future of entertainment content. ## Key responsibilities System Architecture & Design: Architect, design, and implement highly scalable, reliable, and secure end-to-end distributed systems. Hands-on Development: Write and review complex, reusable code across the entire technology stack to drive strategic business initiatives. Technical Leadership: Guide product development from conceptualization to deployment, providing high-level estimates, architectural blueprints, and technical oversight. Mentorship & Culture: Actively mentor junior and mid-level developers, conduct thorough code reviews, and drive engineering best practices (e.g., secure coding, CI/CD). Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, and enterprise architects to translate business needs into functional, high-quality software. ## Skills and attributes for success 8+ years of hands-on software development experience. Front-End Technologies: Expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React.js, or Next.j
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