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Senior Software Engineer - Java

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Glendale, CA, USABristol, CT 06010, USANew York, NY, USA
$138,900 - $195,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Senior 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 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.

As a Senior Software Engineer on the News & Entertainment Engineering team, you will be responsible for building and supporting the tools, services and distribution APIs that deliver content to products including NationalGeographic.com, Marvel.com and the Marvel Unlimited digital comics app. The role requires a passionate, impactful technologist who can bring fresh perspective and innovative insight to initiatives.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for businesses. Working with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio, you'll help advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people worldwide.

Key reasons to join:

  • Building the future of Disney's media business through designing and building infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses
  • Work at massive scale, developing products and platforms that delight millions of consumers every minute across Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, ESPN and more
  • Drive innovation by developing groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms

You'll be a great fit if you enjoy collaborating with product managers, frontend engineers, and fellow backend engineers to design and implement high-throughput experiences. The team prides itself on creativity, innovation, and efficient development of high-quality solutions.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $195,000 depending on location and experience, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. Join a diverse team of storytellers and innovators working to build the future of Disney's digital entertainment platforms.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Java

  • Participate in the design and implementation of multi-layered systems delivering high throughput consumer facing experiences
  • Collaborate & troubleshoot with the team in analysis and resolution of engineering problems involving high trafficked web application services and APIs
  • Provide guidance and enforcement of development practices and processes
  • Review code and work with junior engineers
  • Research, learn, and evangelize new technologies and architecture patterns

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Java

Java
MySQL
Redis
Kafka
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 5+ years relevant industry experience or 11+ years equivalent engineering experience without a BS degree
  • Proven Experience with Java and open-source technologies like Spring, Tomcat, MySQL, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Redis, GraphQL
  • Demonstrated proficiency in developing high volume, cached, fault tolerant, multi-threaded scalable systems
  • Exposure to full lifecycle of application development
  • Strong analytical skills and debugging capabilities
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Java

Medical Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Long-term incentives
  • Full range of medical and financial benefits

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