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Senior Software Engineer - Java

Global entertainment and media company that creates world-class content and experiences across theme parks, media, and streaming platforms.
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 is crucial in 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 entertainment, building systems that reach millions of users daily.

The ideal candidate will be part of a team responsible for developing high-throughput experiences and collaborating across different engineering disciplines. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies in Java, cloud services, and various open-source tools to create scalable solutions for content delivery.

Disney offers a competitive compensation package, with the base salary ranging from $138,900 to $195,000 depending on location and experience. The role provides exposure to large-scale systems serving Disney's media portfolio and the chance to work on products that impact millions of users globally.

As part of Disney's technology organization, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in media technology, working with teams that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. The position offers growth opportunities through mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who wants to combine technical expertise with creative storytelling at one of the world's leading entertainment companies. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, creative problem-solving, and the chance to work on products that bring joy to millions of users worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Java

  • Participate in design and implementation of multi-layered systems delivering high throughput consumer facing experiences
  • Collaborate & troubleshoot with the team in analyzing and resolving 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 and evangelize new technologies and architecture patterns
  • Influence and contribute to department technical strategy and planning

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 and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with cloud-based technologies (AWS EC2, ECS, SQS, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFormation/Terraform preferred)

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Java

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentive units

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