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. Take the next step and apply now to become a vital part of our success story! Apply Now Apply for this job