Senior Software Engineers

Cygnify
Hyderabad, IN
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior full-stack engineers comfortable with both backend scalability and frontend product development in a remote, globally distributed team environment.

Best fit for

  • Senior engineers who have delivered end-to-end solutions in large-scale distributed systems.
    — “design, build, and optimize backend services and frontend applications
  • Developers with a track record of owning projects from conception through deployment.
    — “ability to deliver solutions end-to-end from design and implementation to deployment and operations
  • Candidates with deep expertise in both Node.js/Go/Java backends and React/TypeScript frontends.
    — “Backend expertise in Node.js, Go, or Java

Things to consider

  • Participation in on-call rotations is required alongside regular development work.
    — “Support on-call rotations, monitoring, and operational best practices
  • The role demands collaboration across multiple teams in Agile sprints.
    — “Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Data Engineering teams in Agile sprints

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific examples of scaling systems to millions of users.
    — “Design scalable architectures supporting millions of users
  • Highlight experience with both relational and NoSQL databases in production environments.
    — “Experience with relational/NoSQL databases
  • Showcase projects where you independently drove technical outcomes.
    — “Ability to take full ownership and drive outcomes independently
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • delivered high-performance backend services
  • optimized frontend applications
Typical background
software engineeringfull-stack development

Skills & requirements

Required

Backend DevelopmentFrontend DevelopmentScalable ArchitectureTroubleshootingCollaboration

Preferred

MicroservicesContainerized Deployment

Stack & domain

Node.jsGoJavaReact + TypescriptAws Cloud ServicesRelational/nosql DatabasesCi/cd PipelinesMicroservicesContainerized DeploymentProblem-solvingDebuggingCommunicationCollaborationOwnershipDrive Outcomes IndependentlyProduct-driven EngineeringContinuous ImprovementStreaming And EntertainmentBackend ServicesFrontend ApplicationsStreamingEntertainmentBackendFrontendDistributed SystemsScalabilityPerformanceReliabilitySecurity

About the role

This role involves designing and maintaining complex backend services and frontend applications, requiring a blend of technical expertise and a user-centric approach, making it ideal for a seasoned engineer with a passion for scalable systems and a knack for problem-solving.

Original posting from Cygnify via Ashby

We are hiring on behalf of a leading global streaming and entertainment product company. Their engineering teams build highly scalable, distributed systems that deliver premium content experiences to millions of users worldwide.

Role

We are looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer who is passionate about scalable architecture, high-performance backend systems, and user-centric product development. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize backend services and frontend applications that power core product experiences across a global platform. This position requires strong ownership, accountability and the ability to deliver solutions end-to-end from design and implementation to deployment and operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain backend services and front-end UI components
  • Contribute to core product features across the full development lifecycle
  • Design scalable architectures supporting millions of users
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance, reliability, and security challenges
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Data Engineering teams in Agile sprints
  • Participate in code reviews, engineering planning, and architecture discussions
  • Support on-call rotations, monitoring, and operational best practices

Requirements

  • 7 -10 years of hands-on software engineering experience
  • Backend expertise in Node.js, Go, or Java and Salesforce
  • Frontend development with React + TypeScript
  • Strong understanding of AWS cloud services (core infra)
  • Experience with relational/NoSQL databases
  • Proven experience building distributed, scalable & highly available systems
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and containerized deployment

Soft Skills & Mindset

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging capability
  • Excellent communicator and collaborative team mindset
  • Ability to take full ownership and drive outcomes independently
  • Enthusiasm for product-driven engineering and continuous improvement

Source: Cygnify careers (Ashby)

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