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Senior Backend Engineer - Contract

  • Remote
    • India

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (Backend) to join our team on a 6-month contract. You will lead the development of backend solutions for a leading digital platform that serves millions of users globally. Experience with OTT platforms is highly preferred.

Requirements

  • Minimum Experience: 7+ years in backend development.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in backend development, preferably with Node.js.
    • Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, and AWS Services.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
    • Experience with Golang or Perl is a plus.
  • Additional Skills:
    • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
    • Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
    • Enthusiasm for learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, development & delivery of the Cricinfo backend and underlying software component.
  • Execute long/short term project plans and roadmap including new features, existing revamps and migration
  • Showcase a deep understanding of technical design and take end-to-end responsibility for your features, from design to production.
  • Collaborate independently with stakeholders and product managers to define project requirements and break down complex problems into manageable tasks.
  •  Prioritize and deliver project milestones effectively, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
  • Participate in team on-call activities, identifying and resolving root causes of recurring issues.
  • Mentor junior engineers (SDE1s/SDE2s) for functional excellence, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to hiring activities.

Interview Process

  • 3 technical rounds covering Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), architecture, system design, and overall technical expertise.

Company Description

We are a global leader in digital content, reaching millions of users monthly with our cutting-edge platform


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  • Mumbai, Mahārāshtra, India

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