Senior Software Development Engineer (Backend) - Adtech

Overview

Lead the design and development of core backend systems that power JioStar's advertising platform, from ad delivery and targeting to measurement and optimization. Own large-scale projects end to end and help shape the architecture of high-throughput, low-latency systems.

What you'll do

• Design and build scalable, resilient microservices that power JioStar's ad tech stack
• 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 the long-term engineering strategy for the team
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical 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

What you'll need

• Proficiency in Java, Golang, or Python
• Experience designing and building distributed systems at scale
• Strong understanding of storage systems, query performance, and caching strategies
• Hands-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
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field, with 4–6 years of experience in backend development

Nice to have

• Passion for growing engineers and leading by example
• Curiosity about how advertising systems work and how to optimize them for user and business outcomes

Details

• Location: Bengaluru