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Software Engineer II - Java

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise known for its theme parks, media networks, and content creation.
Glendale, CA, USA
$114,900 - $154,100
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Consumer

Job Description

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Software Engineer II - Java to join their News & Entertainment Content Distribution team. This role is crucial in 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 position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and entertainment, where you'll be part of a team responsible for developing high-throughput experiences and maintaining critical content distribution systems. You'll be working with a versatile group that values creativity, innovation, and quality in their solutions.

As part of Disney's media technology backbone, you'll contribute to building world-class products that serve millions of users globally. The role involves collaboration with product managers, frontend engineers, and fellow backend engineers to design and implement robust solutions. You'll be working with modern technologies including Java, Spring, MySQL, Redis, and various AWS services.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $114,900 to $154,100 per year, plus additional benefits including bonus potential, long-term incentives, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. This hybrid role is based in Glendale, CA, offering the perfect balance between in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to make an impact at one of the world's leading entertainment companies, working on products that reach millions of users while being part of a team that values innovation, creativity, and technical excellence.

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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

Requirements For Software Engineer II - Java

Java
MySQL
Redis
Node.js
  • BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 3+ years relevant industry experience or 9+ years equivalent engineering experience
  • Proficient in Java and familiar with open-source technologies such as Spring, Tomcat, MySQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, GraphQL
  • Exposure to the full application development lifecycle
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication skills and keen attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and adaptable, with a strong willingness to learn new technologies

Benefits For Software Engineer II - Java

Medical Insurance
  • Medical Benefits
  • Financial Benefits
  • Bonus
  • Long-term Incentives

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