Software Development Engineer II - Backend Technologies

BookMyShow is India's biggest entertainment company. We are the go to entertainment platform for millions of transacting users who watch movies and out of home entertainment. We also produce and manage the biggest music events, live performances, sports, plays across India such as Lollapalooza, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Bandland, Guns N Roses, U2, Cirque De Soleil, Indian Premier League and others.

From the wild ecstasy of Lollapalooza to the soulful strains of Coldplay, the fiery chords of Ed Sheeran, the rebellious anthems of Guns N Roses, the celestial hymns of U2, the whimsical enchantment of Cirque du Soleil, and the roaring fervor of the Indian Premier League, we orchestrate a pantheon of experiences that dazzle the subcontinent. Our rocket ship launched in 2007 and we are travelling at breakneck speed as we create communities and redefine the entertainment experience space in India we are literally defining the concert economy.

We Are Looking For:

• Technical Mastery: Strong experience with scalable architectures and advanced algorithms.

• Proven Experience: 4-7 years in software engineering, delivering high-quality products.

• Coding Excellence: Exceptional skills in GoLang, good to have React, JavaScript, NodeJS, .NET Core.

• Analytical Prowess: Robust problem-solving capabilities with a strategic approach to challenges.

• System Design: Proven track in designing and implementing large-scale e-commerce or SaaS applications.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with high-traffic web applications.

• Proficiency in Elasticsearch or MongoDB

• Advanced SQL knowledge and experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).

• Agile methodology expertise.

Challenges You Will Address:

• Scale and Performance: Develop microservices that manage over 100,000 requests per minute.

• Cutting-Edge Automation: Lead efforts in automating deployments, setting up real-time performance monitoring, and integrating CI/CD pipelines.

• User-Centric Development: Partner with Product & Design teams to develop solutions that engage millions of users daily.

• Algorithmic Innovation: Enhance algorithms to improve personalization and recommendation systems.

• Workflow Automation: Implement rule engines to streamline complex business processes.

What You Will Do:

• Drive Innovation: Take charge of developing well-tested, scalable modules.

• Uphold Best Practices: Foster best practices in coding and architecture, participate actively in code reviews.

• Lead and Mentor: Guide SDE1s and interns, taking a proactive role in team leadership.

• Engage with the Tech Community: Contribute to open-source projects and internal tech discussions.

• Continuous Development: Embrace the cycle of DEVELOP - BUILD - TEST - REPEAT.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Role:

• Independently manage larger, complex projects.

• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

• Significantly enhance our codebase and contribute to product evolution.

Areas of Focus:

• Project Leadership: Own multiple projects, ensuring high standards and coherent code.

• Advanced Technical Standards: Adhere to rigorous coding standards and documentation practices.

• Mentoring and Growth: Cultivate growth by educating team members on design patterns, testing strategies, and best coding practices.

• Technical Advocacy: Lead internal technical presentations to share knowledge and best practices.

• Collaborative Review: Perform insightful code reviews and define technical documentation standards.

• Innovative Problem-Solving: Spearhead the development of technical solutions and enhancements.

Expertise Required:

• Performance Optimization: Master advanced techniques and tools for performance profiling and optimization.

• Cloud Technologies: Deep understanding of AWS, cloud security, and efficient cloud architectures.

• Automation Skills: Leverage automation to enhance processes and efficiency.

• Advanced Version Control: Utilize sophisticated Git techniques to manage complex development workflows.

• Database Management: Handle complex database tasks with proficiency in SQL and NoSQL environments.

• Programming Skills: Expertise in complex algorithmic solutions and robust code architecture.

• Full SDLC Engagement: Lead and innovate across all phases of the software development lifecycle.

• Design and System Architecture: Implement complex system designs, ensuring scalability and resilience.