Position : Tech Lead - Streaming, Digital Business
Purpose : Defining the platform architecture, technology strategy and implementation standards
Education : Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines; extensive, directly related experience may be considered in-lieu of degree(s).
Experience : Over 8+ Years of experience in the IT industry
Experience with OTT streaming platforms preferred.
Location : Bangalore
Reporting Relationship : Associate Vice President – Video Engineering, Digital Business
Business / Channel / Function : Digital
Key Responsibilities :
- Responsible for Module design and programming
- Responsible for Code review
- Responsible for Following programming standard best practices
- Able to work with Cloud technology like lambda, DynamoDb, S3 etc.
- Mentoring team member to follow best practices
- Involve in design and architectural discussion
- Help in planning road map and identifying the technical problem in system
- Doing RCA and Deep dive into solutioning for all integrations.
Critical Competencies :
BehaviouralExcellent organisational, technical, interpersonal and communication skills.Strong analytical skills with ability to think strategically and critically.Ability to work with all levels within the organisation, including field service team members' management, cross-departmental teams and senior leadership.Should be a good team player & able to work independently under pressure.Experience handling the remote and inhouse teams is must.Strategic thinker balanced with a grasp of details. Must possess the ability to switch between execution and strategy mode most effortlessly.Ability to see the big picture, visualize the future and develop relevant functional strategies which value add to our business.Ability to prioritize and cope with competing demands. Must possess a sense of urgency and excellent execution and project management skills.Must be excited by and be able to navigate ambiguity.Passion for results and excellence.Must be able to get the job done by working collaboratively with others.Inquisitive and analytical mind; out-of-the-box thinking; bring a creative perspective to business problems applying functional expertise, business understanding and common sense.TechnicalProgramming languages : Python, Shell scriptingDatabases : Postgress / MySQL and Managed databases usageREST API specifiation, contracts, design and implementation of micro servicesVideo processing pipelines implementation ( Encoding / packaging / DRM )Exposure to Cloud native solutions (Storage , computing and other media services )Distributing comuputing Orchestration and Asynchronous processing ( Celery / Zookeeper / Airflow / Kafka )Why join us?
Sony Pictures Networks is home to some of India’s leading entertainment channels such as SET, SAB, MAX, PAL, PIX, Sony BBC Earth, Yay!, Sony Marathi, Sony SIX, Sony TEN, SONY TEN1, SONY Ten2, SONY TEN3, SONY TEN4, to name a few!
Our foray into the OTT space with one of the most promising streaming platforms, Sony LIV brings us one step closer to being a progressive digitally-led content powerhouse.
Our independent production venture- Studio Next has already made its mark with original content and IPs for TV and Digital Media.
But our quest to Go Beyond doesn’t end there. Neither does our search to find people who can take us there.
We focus on creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where we celebrate diversity with our Bring Your Own Self Philosophy. We strive to remain an ‘Employer of Choice’ and have been recognized as :
India’s Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work Institute100 Best Companies for Women in India by AVTAR & Seramount for 6 years in a row - UN Women Empowerment Principles Award 2022 for Gender Responsive Marketplace and Community Engagement & PartnershipET Human Capital Awards 2023 for Excellence in HR Business Partnership & Team Building EngagementET Future Skills Awards 2022 for Best Learning Culture in an Organization and Best D&I Learning Initiative.The biggest award of course is the thrill our employees feel when they can Tell Stories Beyond the Ordinary!