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Software Engineer II - 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, USA
$114,900 - $154,100
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Media · Entertainment

Job Description

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 member of the News & Entertainment Content Distribution team, you will build and support the tools, services and distribution APIs that deliver content to our products, including NationalGeographic.com, Marvel.com and the highly rated Marvel Unlimited digital comics app. We are looking for a passionate, impactful technologist who seeks to bring the best out in themselves and those around them.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

A few key reasons to join:

  • Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses
  • Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day
  • Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms

You will be a great fit for our team if you enjoy collaborating with product managers, frontend engineers, and fellow backend engineers to design and implement high-throughput experiences. We are a versatile group that prides itself on creativity, innovation, and the efficient development of high-quality solutions.

The role offers competitive compensation ($114,900 to $154,100 per year) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits including medical, financial, and other benefits. Join us in building the technological future of Disney's media business while working with world-class teams and technology at massive scale.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II - Java

  • Participate in requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of systems
  • Collaborate with the team to analyze and resolve complex engineering challenges involving high-traffic web application services and APIs
  • Contribute ideas to improve the scalability, resilience, and reliability of the data platform
  • Participate in on-call rotation
  • Continuously research and learn new technologies to stay current and enhance system capabilities

Requirements For Software Engineer II - Java

Java
MySQL
Redis
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 3+ years relevant industry experience or 9+ years equivalent engineering experience without a BS degree in a technical field
  • Proficient in Java and familiar with open-source technologies such as Spring, Tomcat, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, GraphQL
  • Exposure to the full application development lifecycle, including best practices for unit testing, code reviews, and documentation
  • Self-motivated and adaptable, with a strong willingness to learn new technologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with solid debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Effective communication skills and keen attention to detail

Benefits For Software Engineer II - Java

Medical Insurance
401k
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

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