Technical Architect

We’re looking for ahands-on Backend Architectto lead the design and development of scalable backend systems for our OTT platform. This role requires deep technical expertise in backend architecture, cloud infrastructure, and real-time streaming systems. You should be comfortable writing production-grade code, withMERN stack experiencebeing a strong plus.Experience in OTT, AVOD, SVOD, or VOD platforms is highly preferred.Key Responsibilities : System Architecture : Design and build scalable, low-latency backend systems to support video streaming, payments, subscriptions, user management, and content workflows.Cloud Infrastructure : Architect and optimize AWS-based infrastructure using services like EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFront, API Gateway, etc.Streaming Workflows : Collaborate on backend support for video ingestion, encoding, DRM, CDN integration, and playback authorization.Performance & Reliability : Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and real-time responsiveness under heavy user load.Hands-on Development : Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Build APIs and services using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and related technologies.Cross-Team Collaboration : Work with product, frontend, and video engineering teams to align on backend requirements and delivery timelines.Security & Compliance : Implement secure systems aligned with data privacy and platform integrity best practices.Required Skills & Experience : 9+ years of backend development experience building large-scale systemsStrong coding skills inNode.js , Express.js, MongoDBExperience building and scaling applications onAWSExperience withREST APIs , CI / CD pipelines, and containerized environments (Docker)Solid understanding of video streaming architectures (preferred)Familiarity with theMERN stack(MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and system design skillsStrong communication and technical documentation abilities