Sr. Software Engineer - Web Platform, Digital Business (Location: Bangalore)

Sr. Software Engineer - Web Platform, Digital Business Bengaluru (1005), Technology

Overview

• We are seeking a talented and passionate React Developer to join our team and play a key role in the development and maintenance of internal backend tools and dashboards.
• You will be responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, user-friendly interfaces that empower our engineering and operations teams.

Location - Bangalore

Education - B.E./B.Tech, MCA or Equivalent Computer Degree

Essential Experience :

Proficient in web technologies including React, Next-Js, Node-JS and API Gateways

Responsibilities - Area of Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for leading the architecture, development, and optimization of robust web platforms and internal tools.
• This includes full ownership of frontend engineering, active collaboration with backend/API teams, and bringing strategic value through logging, observability, AI-enhanced tooling, and performance-driven architecture.

Frontend Engineering & UX Development -

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable React/Next.js-based applications for internal tools and consumer-facing products.
• Ensure pixel-perfect, cross-browser compatible, and responsive UIs across web and mobile web. Transition existing web apps to React Native where necessary for hybrid mobility
• Architecture & Performance
• Architect high-concurrency, low-latency, streaming-ready web platforms for OTT and media domains.
• Drive decisions around frontend structure, modularization, and SSR strategies.
• Build and optimize distributed systems that scale seamlessly with user demand.
• DevOps & Monitoring Integration - Integrate and maintain logging/monitoring systems like Sentry, Datadog, New Relic, and LogRocket to proactively track errors and performance.
• Define structured error boundaries and fallback strategies in the frontend.
• Implement observability in code to support production debugging and SLA reporting.

AI/Automation Integration

• Utilize AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, or AI-based code review/testing assistants to accelerate development.
• Apply generative AI to write boilerplate code, unit tests, and documentation.
• Stay updated on trends in AI-driven developer tooling and suggest adoption opportunities. 5. API & Microservice Communication
• Work with RESTful APIs, API gateways, and backend teams to ensure clean data flow.
• Secure and optimize API communication with token-based auth, error handling, and retry logic.
• Knowledge of GraphQL 6. Testing & Maintainability
• Write unit, integration, and e2e tests using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, etc.
• Participate in rigorous code reviews to maintain a clean and scalable codebase.

Agile Delivery & Collaboration

• Contribute actively to sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, backend, product) to deliver high-impact features on time. 8. Platform Optimization & SEO
• Drive efforts for technical SEO, improved Core Web Vitals, and performance optimization. • Integrate analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Amplitude) to derive insights from usage behavior.

Critical Competencies for Success Behavioral:

• Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with architectural vision.
• High ownership mindset with attention to detail and product excellence.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across technical and business teams. • Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of driving clarity through collaboration.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can prioritize effectively.
• Brings a growth mindset, curiosity, and initiative for innovation

Technical:

• Proficient in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, and component-driven design. • Strong understanding of Redux, React Query, context APIs, and performance tuning techniques.
• Good to have experience with video players like video.js, shaka-player, HLS.js, or dash.js for OTT platforms.
• Familiar with cloud platforms like AWS, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep hands-on with Git, branching workflows, and code versioning strategies.
• Understanding of AI tools for code generation, intelligent debugging, and testing automation.
• Experience with monitoring tools: Sentry, Datadog, New Relic, LogRocket, Grafana, etc.
• Familiar with payment gateway integrations
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, API security, and performance profiling.

Other Personal Characteristics

• Straightforward, ethical, and professionally assertive.
• High energy and motivated to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Hands-on, resourceful, and resilient with a builder’s mindset.
• A strong individual contributor who can scale ideas and systems at an organizational level. Strategic yet execution-focused; values outcomes over activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in frontend engineering
• Prior experience in OTT, media tech, or high-concurrency consumer platforms is a plus.
• Exposure to DevOps, analytics, and AI tooling in a development environment.