Lead Software Engineer
Job Description
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Ad Platforms team in Seattle. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of Disney's media technology landscape while working on mission-critical advertising solutions.
The position sits within the OMS Engineering team, focusing on creating and scaling innovative global advertising solutions. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in guiding the technical direction of the OMS system and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet the needs of a diverse user base.
The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in Java, Spring Boot, SQL, and cloud technologies. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies including microservices architecture, Kafka, Redis, and Kubernetes while building solutions that impact millions of users across Disney's media portfolio including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and ABC.
What makes this role particularly exciting is the scale and impact of the work. You'll be building the technological foundation for Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses, working with some of the most recognized brands in entertainment. The position offers competitive compensation ($159,500 - $213,900) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.
The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience in software engineering, deep technical expertise, and strong leadership capabilities. You'll be joining a collaborative team that values continuous learning, innovation, and attention to detail. This is more than just a technical role – it's an opportunity to be part of Disney's storied history and help shape the future of media technology.
The work environment promotes both individual excellence and team collaboration, with opportunities to mentor other engineers while working on challenging technical problems. The hybrid work arrangement offers flexibility while maintaining the benefits of in-person collaboration.
If you're passionate about building scalable systems, love solving complex technical challenges, and want to make your mark on one of the world's leading entertainment companies, this role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership and hands-on engineering work.
Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer
- Full lifecycle of software development (requirements gathering, designing, building, testing, maintenance, and support)
- Lead the design, development and deployment of microservices including inter-service communication and data consistency
- Lead the design and development of high-quality solutions using Spring Boot
- Provide technical guidance and coaching to a team of software engineers
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders
- Champion best practices for Software development
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
- Document technical decisions and maintain documentation
Requirements For Lead Software Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or another technical field
- 7+ years of experience in web application development
- Strong understanding of Microservice Architecture
- Deep expertise in Java & Spring Boot framework
- Deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, and Redis
- Expertise in cloud-based computing principles
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
- Experience with observability tooling
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits For Lead Software Engineer
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Bonus potential
- Long-term incentives
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