Full Stack Engineer

Job Title : Full Stack Engineer

Location : Delhi (5days onsite)

About Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)

We are India's largest media conglomerate, known for our leading publications such as The Times of India, The Economic Times, and many others. With a rich heritage of over 180 years, we are dedicated to delivering news, information, and entertainment to millions of readers across the country. Our commitment to journalistic excellence, innovation, and integrity makes us a trusted name in the industry.

As our reputation precedes us, we are a Print++ company, with print being our core, on a transformative journey to bring newer content consumption experiences.

Come be a part of our growing family!

About the Hiring Function

The Product and Technology team is integral to our organization, driving innovation and the development of print and digital products that enhance reader engagement and operational efficiency. The hiring function within this team is dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent across various roles, including product management, software development, UX/UI design, and data analytics.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly capable Full Stack Engineer to join our technology team as we modernize and transform our newsroom operations, working at the intersection of editorial workflows, digital publishing platforms, and scalable technology systems. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain robust, high-performance applications that power next-generation newsroom products, tools, and platforms, taking ownership of solutions end to end across both frontend and backend.

Roles & Responsibilities: -

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web applications supporting newsroom, publishing, and content workflows.
• Build scalable backend services and APIs while delivering responsive, high-quality frontend experiences.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, editorial teams, and data engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure application performance, security, reliability, and scalability in a high-traffic digital media environment.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable faster, reliable releases.
• Work with DevOps practices, including cloud infrastructure, containerization, and monitoring.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best engineering practices.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education and Experience Required: -

• B.Tech in Computer Science or MCA/BCA from a reputed institute.
• 3–5 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong proficiency in at least one prominent backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Go, etc.)
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework/library (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, etc.)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting/problem solving, and time management skills.
• Experience building RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including:
• CI/CD pipelines
• Version control systems (Git)
• Containerization tools (Docker, etc.)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with system monitoring, logging, and basic infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Understanding of caching strategies using tools like Redis, HTTP caching, and CDN integration to enhance performance and reduce server load.
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and adherence to security best practices in application development.

Good to Have:

• Experience working in digital media, publishing, or content-heavy platforms.
• Exposure to microservices architecture.
• Understanding of high-availability and high-traffic systems
• Knowledge of headless CMS, editorial tools, or workflow management systems
• Awareness of SEO, web performance optimization, and accessibility standards, Understanding of Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG) for performance

What is in it For You

• Inclusive Workplace: We are an inclusive place to work, where diversity is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We embrace everyone with open hearts and minds.
• Embracing Change: We welcome change and encourage innovative thinking and adaptability in our dynamic environment.
• Growth Opportunities: We believe we grow when our people grow, offering numerous opportunities for professional and personal development.
• People-Centric Policies: Our policies are designed with our people in mind, including a creche facility, comprehensive leave policies, flexible work hours, guest house facility, a robust POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) policy, to name a few.
• Collaborative Culture: We foster a positive and collaborative culture, where employees are encouraged to share ideas, support each other, and work together towards common goals. At BCCL, we are more than colleagues; we are a family.