Senior Software Architect

Senior Software Architect – Backend Platforms (Java / Node.js / AWS)

Location: Hyderabad, India

Work Mode: Work From Office (Hyderabad)

Tech Stack

Java | Spring Boot | Node.js | TypeScript | AWS | Microservices | Kafka | Docker | Kubernetes | REST APIs | CI/CD

About DAZN

At DAZN, we're redefining the world of sports streaming. As the global home of sport, we deliver live and on-demand content to millions of fans across 200+ countries and territories. Our platform powers large-scale live events, real-time streaming experiences, subscription services, commerce, and personalization at global scale.

Our Hyderabad technology hub plays a critical role in building highly scalable, cloud-native platforms that support millions of concurrent users across multiple devices and regions.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Architect to lead high-performing backend engineering teams focused on building scalable SaaS and platform capabilities using Java, Microservices, AWS, and Node.js technologies.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of backend and full-stack engineers building scalable distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of Low-Level Design principles, with the ability to review and guide engineers on pseudocode, algorithms, design patterns, and implementation quality
• Drive architecture, design, and delivery of cloud-native applications and microservices.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, QA, DevOps, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Own engineering execution, sprint planning, roadmap delivery, and operational excellence.
• Build highly available and resilient systems running on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Champion engineering best practices including CI/CD, code reviews, observability, security, and performance optimization.
• Drive modernization initiatives from monolithic systems to event-driven microservices architectures.
• Foster a strong engineering culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring, team scaling, career development, and performance management.
• Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and optimized for high traffic and low latency environments.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2+ years in Architecture Design/HLD/LLD/
• Strong hands-on expertise in handling projects covering below skills.
• Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices Architecture
• Node.js / TypeScript
• REST APIs
• AWS Cloud Services
• Experience building SaaS platforms or large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of:
• Event-driven architectures
• Kafka or messaging systems
• Docker & Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines
• System design & scalability patterns
• Experience with modern engineering practices, Agile methodologies, and DevOps culture.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical contributions with people leadership responsibilities.

Good to Have

• Experience in OTT, Media Streaming, AdTech, Payments, or Subscription platforms.
• Exposure to high-scale consumer applications serving global audiences.
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Datadog, Grafana, or ELK.
• Experience with React or frontend ecosystems is an added advantage.
• Exposure to AI-assisted engineering workflows or platform automation initiatives.

Why Join DAZN

• Build systems that power global live sports experiences at massive scale.
• Work on modern cloud-native technologies and distributed architectures.
• Collaborate with talented global engineering teams solving complex technical challenges.
• Be part of a fast-paced, high-impact technology organization transforming sports entertainment.