01Overview
Purpose
Drive the architecture, scalability, and performance of SonyLIVs Web Platform, ensuring a seamless, high-quality user experience across devices. The role will focus on building robust frontend systems, enabling engineering excellence, and supporting business growth through reliable and scalable web solutions.
Education
Bachelors / Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience
812 years of experience in frontend/web development
Strong experience in building large-scale, consumer-facing web applications
Desirable Experience
Experience in OTT / media / streaming platforms
Exposure to Smart TV / multi-device ecosystems
Experience with performance optimization, SEO, and analytics integration
Familiarity with backend-for-frontend (BFF) or full-stack capabilities
Position Interlinkages
Within the Organization
Product & UX teams
Backend Engineering & Platform teams
Data & Analytics
QA & Release Management
Outside the Organization
Technology vendors / partners
Third-party platform providers (analytics, ads, video players, etc.)
Key Responsibilities
Define and drive the frontend architecture for SonyLIVs web platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
Build and optimize high-performance, responsive web applications for large user bases
Lead design and implementation of reusable components, frameworks, and libraries
Collaborate with Product and Design teams to translate requirements into high-quality user experiences
Drive performance optimization (load time, rendering, SEO, Core Web Vitals)
Ensure code quality, testing standards, and best practices across the team
Mentor engineers and contribute to capability building within the frontend team
Work closely with backend teams to define APIs and integration patterns
Evaluate and adopt new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance platform capabilities
Support release planning, debugging, and production issue resolution
Critical Competencies
Technical Competencies
Strong expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
Proficiency in frameworks like React / Next.js / Angular
Deep understanding of web performance, caching, and optimization techniques
Experience with API integrations, micro-frontend architecture
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and testing frameworks
Behavioural Competencies
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Stakeholder collaboration and communication
Ownership mindset and attention to detail
Ability to mentor and guide teams
Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Other Personal Characteristics
Passion for building high-quality digital products
Proactive and self-driven approach
Strong focus on user experience and innovation
Ability to balance technical depth with business priorities
Why join us
Sony Pictures Networks is home to some of Indias leading entertainment channels such as SET, SAB, MAX, PAL, PIX, Sony BBC Earth, Yay!, Sony Marathi, Sony SIX, Sony TEN, Sony TEN1, SONY Ten2, SONY TEN3, SONY TEN4, to name a few!
Our foray into the OTT space with one of the most promising streaming platforms, Sony LIV brings us one step closer to being a progressive digitally-led content powerhouse.
Our independent production venture- Studio Next has already made its mark with original content and IPs for TV and Digital Media.
But our quest to Go Beyond doesnt end there. Neither does our search to find people who can take us there.
We focus on creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where we celebrate diversity with our Bring Your Own Self Philosophy and are recognised as a Great Place to Work.
Great Place to Work Institute- Ranked as one of the Great Places to Work for since 5 yearsIncluded in the Hall of Fame as a part of the Working Mother & Avtar Best Companies for Women in India study- Ranked amongst 100 Best Companies for Women In IndiaET Human Capital Awards 2021- Winner across multiple categories< .
