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Senior Software Engineer - Java

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology builds and advances the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
Glendale, CA, USANew York, NY, USABristol, CT 06010, USA
$138,900 - $195,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Media

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Java

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their News & Entertainment Engineering team. This role focuses on building and supporting tools, services, and distribution APIs that deliver content to products including NationalGeographic.com, Marvel.com, and the Marvel Unlimited digital comics app.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and creativity, building world-class products that enhance storytelling and drive innovation. As part of the Product Engineering team, you'll be responsible for engineering digital and streaming products and platforms that reach millions of consumers daily.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and collaboration, working closely with product managers and other engineers to design and implement high-throughput experiences. You'll be part of a versatile group that values creativity, innovation, and efficient development of high-quality solutions.

Key aspects of the role include:

  • Developing multi-layered systems for consumer-facing experiences
  • Working with cutting-edge technologies and architecture patterns
  • Contributing to technical strategy and planning
  • Mentoring junior engineers and enforcing development best practices

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $195,000 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make an impact at one of the world's leading entertainment companies.

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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
  • Oversee service performance, scalability, and event planning requirements
  • 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
Kafka
Redis
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 5+ years relevant industry experience or 11+ years equivalent engineering experience
  • Experience with Java and open-source technologies like Spring, Tomcat, MySQL, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Redis, GraphQL
  • Proficiency in developing high volume, cached, fault tolerant, multi-threaded scalable systems
  • Experience with full lifecycle of application development
  • Strong analytical skills and debugging capabilities
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail

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