About the job
Cygnify develops distributed systems that support streaming and entertainment platforms for millions of viewers worldwide. Engineering teams work to deliver smooth content experiences at a global scale.
Role overview
This Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer position requires strong technical skills and a high level of ownership. The role covers the full lifecycle of Cygnify’s core platform, including architecture, development, deployment, and ongoing operations. Both backend services and frontend applications fall within scope.
What you will do
- Design, build, and maintain backend services and frontend UI components
- Work on key product features from initial development through release
- Create scalable architectures that support millions of users
- Identify and resolve issues related to performance, reliability, and security
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and Data Engineering teams during Agile sprints
- Participate in code reviews, technical planning, and architecture discussions
- Join on-call rotations to help maintain operational standards
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering
- Expertise in backend technologies such as Node.js, Go, or Java
- Frontend development experience with React and TypeScript
- Strong understanding of AWS cloud services
- Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
- Background in building distributed, scalable, and highly available systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and containerized deployments
Soft skills and mindset
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Clear communication and a collaborative approach
- Initiative and the ability to work independently to drive results
- Commitment to delivering high-quality software
Location: Hyderabad, India
