About the Company

Pocket Films is India’s leading distributor of short films and micro-dramas, supporting independent, emerging, and student filmmakers. With a vast library of over 4,000 videos, the platform has achieved more than 1.85 billion views and 4.75+ million subscribers on YouTube.

The company collaborates with over 3,500 filmmakers and distributes content across multiple digital platforms. Pocket Films is also known for organizing short film contests in partnership with international film festivals, contributing significantly to the global film ecosystem.

Introduction

Pocket Films is seeking a highly driven Full Stack Developer to work on building and scaling its OTT streaming platform. This role is ideal for individuals who are proactive, curious, and eager to take ownership of product development.

You will work across the full stack, contributing to high-performance systems, analytics pipelines, and user experience improvements while playing a key role in shaping the platform’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Development

Build and maintain full stack features across web and mobile platforms.
Develop backend services, dashboards, and analytics pipelines.
Work on video streaming workflows including playback and content delivery.
Integrate third-party systems such as CDNs, payment gateways, and ad networks.

Execution & Problem Solving

Debug production issues and improve system reliability and performance.
Optimize applications for scalability and efficiency.
Identify and implement improvements proactively without waiting for instructions.
Take ownership of tasks from ideation to deployment.

Growth & Collaboration

Collaborate with teams to enhance product features and user experience.
Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
Communicate effectively to clarify requirements and propose solutions.
Contribute to improving the overall codebase and system architecture.

Required Qualifications

0–3 years of experience in full stack development.
Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks.
Understanding of frontend and backend development concepts.
Knowledge of databases, APIs, and basic system design.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with OTT or video streaming platforms.
Familiarity with video streaming technologies such as HLS or DASH.
Experience with CDNs, analytics systems, or ad tech tools.
Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
Experience with Flutter or mobile development.

Why Join Us / Benefits

Pocket Films offers a fast-paced environment where developers can take full ownership of impactful projects and work on cutting-edge streaming technology.

Opportunity to work on a large-scale OTT streaming platform.
High ownership and end-to-end responsibility.
Exposure to real-world systems like video streaming and analytics.
Fast learning environment for proactive developers.
Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.