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Lead Software Engineer - Identity

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise known for its media networks, theme parks, and streaming services.
New York, NY, USAMorrisville, NC, USASeattle, WA, USA
$152,200 - $223,600
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Software Engineer - Identity

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Identity team. This role sits at the intersection of technology and creativity, working on the technological backbone of Disney's media business globally. The position involves leading the Identity Platform Consolidation squad, responsible for consumer-facing APIs that are crucial to every user's journey across Disney properties including D+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Parks.

The role offers an opportunity to work on high-impact systems that serve millions of users worldwide. You'll be responsible for simplifying and streamlining services throughout the Identity organization, making key technical decisions, and mentoring other engineers. The team operates in an agile environment, emphasizing CI/CD practices and quality-driven solutions.

As a Lead Engineer, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies including cloud services, JVM languages, and modern architectural patterns. The position requires expertise in building scalable, secure systems and a strong foundation in both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms. You'll collaborate across teams and disciplines, from product managers to operations, ensuring robust identity solutions across Disney's digital landscape.

The role offers competitive compensation varying by location, with opportunities for bonuses and long-term incentives. You'll be part of Disney's innovative technology team, contributing to products that shape industry norms while solving complex technical challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist looking to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading entertainment companies.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer - Identity

  • Lead design, development, testing, deployment, and support of stateful microservices and lambdas in multi-region cloud environment
  • Promote and support Agile methodologies
  • Mentor engineers within squad and beyond
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders
  • Make technical and architectural decisions
  • Influence roadmap for squad and wider team

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer - Identity

Java
Scala
Kotlin
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent
  • Minimum of 7 years related work experience
  • Experience with JVM languages (Java, Scala, or Kotlin)
  • Experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Knowledge of OOP and functional programming best practices
  • Willingness to learn and experiment with new technologies

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