Senior Software Development Engineer (Golang)

Key Responsibilities::
• The ideal candidate will be integral in driving the design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Go code.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Develop Go packages and programs that are scalable and maintainable.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Integrate applications with various data storage solutions, including relational databases and NoSQL databases.
• Benchmark applications and optimize for maximum speed and scalability.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs and devise solutions to address and mitigate these problems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application robustness and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Conduct regular code reviews and ensure high code quality standards are upheld.
• Produce detailed documentation pertaining to the software's design, codebase, and user guide.
• Keep up-to-date with Go's latest documentation and features.
• Constantly research and adopt new techniques and technologies that enhance the application's functionality, user experience, and performance.
• Ensure that all system changes are in compliance with industry best practices and standards.

Skills and Attributes for Success::
• 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.
• Experience designing and building distributed systems at scale
• Strong understanding of storage systems, query performance, and caching strategiesHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), messaging systems (Kafka), and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and manage delivery timelines in fast-paced environments
• You are passionate about growing engineers and leading by example

Preferred Education and Experience::
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 6 plus years of experience in backend development, with a focus on building production-grade systems.

About Us
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 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.