We're seeking a highly skilled Backend Improvement Engineer to join our team at Disney+ Hotstar, India's leading streaming platform. As a key member of our Stage group, you will oversee the improvement of numerous basic stages related to sound/video organization, real-time highly concurrent Live games, and VOD (Video On Demand) content across the globe.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the improvement of our backend systems, ensuring seamless content ingestion and distribution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive success. You will apply your technical expertise to solve complex problems, set best practices, and mentor junior engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the improvement of backend systems, ensuring high scalability and low latency
- Apply technical expertise to solve complex problems and set best practices
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in recruiting top talent
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and senior specialists
- Analyze complex issues and break them down into manageable deliveries
- Participate in on-call activities, identify repeat patterns, and take proactive measures to fix underlying issues
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Python/Golang
- Experience building high-scale distributed systems
- Experience designing and building low-latency and high-scale microservices
- Proficiency with code formatting tools like Github
- Experience with datastores, including RDBMS, NoSQL, and caching layers (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
- Experience building asynchronous systems using Kafka/Message brokers
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Harness/GoCD
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from a reputable institution
- 5+ years of experience in backend software development
About Us:
Disney+ Hotstar is India's leading streaming platform, offering over 100,000 hours of content in 18 languages and coverage of major global sports. We're committed to attracting the best talent and offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
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