SR Java Developer

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games, and live programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Location

100 Winchester Circle, Los Gatos, CA, United States (Los Gatos, California)

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Senior Java Developer to join our engineering team in Los Gatos. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of professional Java development experience and a passion for building scalable, high‑performance services that power Netflix’s global streaming platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Java-based microservices that handle high‑traffic streaming workloads.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code following Netflix’s engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high availability.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, propose enhancements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging technologies and industry trends to innovate within the streaming domain.

Essential Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java (SE 8 or higher) and related frameworks (Spring, Hibernate, etc.).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservice architectures, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of concurrency, multithreading, and performance tuning in Java applications.
• Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL stores (Cassandra, DynamoDB).
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

Desired Experience

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience developing large‑scale Java applications.
• Prior experience in the entertainment, media streaming, or related tech industry is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Type: Annual
• Currency: Indian Rupees (₹) – competitive package aligned with market standards.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Employee stock options and annual performance bonuses.
• Professional development budget for conferences, certifications, and training.
• Access to Netflix’s extensive entertainment library for personal enjoyment.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about building world‑class streaming technology and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience through the Netflix careers portal.