Job Description

Technology
Bengaluru (1005)

Organization

- Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN)

Role 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

Designation

- Sr. Software Engineer - Web Platform, Digital Business

Position Interlinkages -

Within the organization - Technology Team


Outside the organization - Technology Partners

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


Areas of 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.

.

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

.

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.

.

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 (Juspay, Razorpay, etc.). 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

+ 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.