Principal Software Engineer - Java

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization building the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll join a diverse team creating the world's #1 sports products at ESPN.

You'll work with modern server-side platform frameworks and services like Spring Boot, MongoDB, and Apache Kafka. The role involves building and maintaining complex sports platform services and applications that deliver historical and live sports data to Web, Mobile, and Living Room devices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading platform production support for complex distributed systems
• Partnering with teams to solve scalability and performance challenges
• Designing architectural frameworks for shared solutions
• Leading code and architectural reviews
• Conducting competitive backend industry research

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years industry experience
• Mastery of backend platform development and architectural patterns
• Extensive cloud architecture experience
• Deep expertise in Java, Kotlin, or similar languages
• Experience with automation tools and enterprise frameworks
• Strong database technology knowledge
• Excellent communication skills

You'll be part of Disney's media innovation, working on products that reach millions globally including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC and more. The role offers opportunities to shape industry norms, solve complex technical problems, and build the future of Disney's media platforms.

Join us in Bristol, Connecticut - just two hours from Boston and New York, offering a perfect blend of small-town charm and high-tech innovation as home to ESPN's headquarters.