Lead, Software Engineer

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.

The Tooling Ecosystem team is responsible for the management of the Content Portal and CoCo applications. These applications provide mission-critical operator functionality for the maintenance and data accuracy of our streaming metadata. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and building robust software applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and serving as a technical leader.

You will act in a people supervisory capacity, setting best practices and leading architectural discussions within the team. Your role involves mentoring team members, managing AWS infrastructure, and improving the overall performance of our applications. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of web development experience, strong expertise in JavaScript and modern frameworks like React, and experience with REST and GraphQL services.

At Disney, we believe it takes great people to create memorable experiences. We foster a corporate culture of belonging and inclusiveness, which empowers our staff and company to thrive. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, working on products that serve millions of people around the world.

The position offers opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. You'll be part of a company with a rich history of entertainment and innovation, contributing to the next generation of Disney's technological advancement.