Staff Software Development Engineer

Job Title: Staff Software Development Engineer
Department, Level: Cricinfo, X31
Location: Onsite, Bangalore
Work Type: Full time

Job Summary: As a Staff Software Development Engineer, you will demonstrate strong independence and technical proficiency while collaborating effectively within the team. You will uphold a standard of excellence, ensuring high-quality work and timely delivery of projects.

About the Team: The Cricinfo & Sports Experience team is redefining how fans experience sports. We blend rich stats, social features, and fandom layers to go beyond passive viewing, making JioHotstar a destination for passionate sports communities. Whether it's live match stats, fan polls, or community hubs, we are creating the next evolution of connected sports experiences.

Reporting To: Engineering Manager

Key responsibilities

● Design and build scalable, resilient microservices

● Own end-to-end delivery of complex backend projects, from technical design to deployment and monitoring

● Write high-quality, maintainable code, and ensure rigorous testing and fault tolerance

● Drive architectural decisions and influence long-term engineering strategy for the team

● Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into tech solutions

● Take ownership of operational excellence, including performance tuning, incident response, and root cause analysis

● Mentor junior engineers, conduct technical deep dives and code reviews, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing

Skills and attributes for success:

● Proficiency in any of the programming languages- Java, Golang, Python

● Experience in building RESTful APIs

● Experience with databases such as MySQL, and NoSQL databases like Cassandra, Redis, and DynamoDB

● Experience in server-side services using ElasticSearch

● Experience with the AWS stack

Preferred education and experience:

● Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field with 6–8 years of experience in backend development

About JioStar
Perched 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 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.