Engineering Manager - Backend

JOB TITLE: ENGINEERING MANAGER - BACKEND
LOCATION: MUMBAI, INDIA

ABOUT US:

JioSaavn is South Asia’s leading audio streaming service to access, discover, and listen to favourite songs & Podcasts across languages and genres. We blend digital technology, data analysis (which we have affectionately coined Music Science), and a strong, fearless business acumen to reach all corners of the globe. Our award-winning mobile products, partnerships, innovations and thought leadership have been featured in some of the world’s leading publications, from The New York Times, to The Wall Street Journal, The Economic Times to Forbes, and many more.

OUR CULTURE:

At JioSaavn, we ignite passion and performance to work towards a collective goal: creating the perfect mobile entertainment ecosystem that delivers the best possible music experience to millions of listeners around the world. Our default mode is that of perpetual innovation. Together, we form a concerted rhythm that goes beyond borders. We don't just go with the flow, we create it.

 JioSaavn offers a dynamic and unconventional work environment, full of fun wholesome experience. We believe creativity and technology blend together like sweet melodies. When you choose JioSaavn, you join a diverse world of high-calibre techies, artists, and inventors hailing from companies like Yahoo!, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google, Qualcomm, HBO, Microsoft, Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm, Quikr etc.

 Our value-based, people-first work culture is about empowering every individual in our team to be catalysts for change in this dynamic digital world. Every day is an opportunity to bring your vision to life, and to expand, learn and grow. No idea is left unconsidered. No voice is left unheard.

 JioSaavn prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We have committed ourselves to creating a safe environment with fair and equal access and opportunities, sans discrimination. We encourage everyone to be open to experiences and perspectives beyond their normal; divergent thinkers create differentiated products, and even better music.

If our vibe matches with yours, we'd love to hear from you

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help your engineers grow their skills and experience
• Conduct code reviews, and make technical contributions to product architecture as well as getting involved in solving bugs and delivering small features
• Hold regular 1:1's with all members of the team, give regular and clear feedback around the individual's performance
• Foster technical decision making on the team, but make final decisions when necessary
• Provide oversight and leadership to a team of developers to ensure timely execution of team and project deliverables
• Maintain up-to-date skills in software development technologies and a broad understanding of the business, business needs, and how applications/assets drive and support the business

REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ years of experience in software development and 2+ in team management
• In-depth technical experience in at least one of the core languages, frameworks, or technologies used in backend development
• Ability to mentor junior software developers, as well as to collaborate with all stakeholders
• Extensive experience in developing, deploying, and integrating software solutions
• Proficiency in documenting processes and monitoring performance metrics
• Knowledge of best practices related to design principles, API development and software architecture
• Ability to keep up with software industry trends and innovation
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

At JioSaavn, we blur work and play, and you get all the perks of a global company.  You will get to work with a dynamic group of entrepreneurs, who are delivering results and working zealously to make a difference in the way the world experiences music.