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Software Engineer II - Java

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology builds and advances the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally.
$114,900 - $154,100
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer II - Java

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Software Engineer II specializing in Java to join their User Foundations team. This role is crucial in building shared User Capabilities across Disney's major streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ and Star+.

The position offers an opportunity to work on high-throughput services and pipelines that directly impact millions of users worldwide. As part of the Product Engineering team, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining critical infrastructure that powers Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses.

The ideal candidate will have strong Java programming skills, experience with distributed systems, and a passion for building scalable solutions. You'll be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you'll contribute to the design and implementation of microservices in a multi-region cloud environment.

Key technologies include Java, Spring Boot, various database technologies (both SQL and NoSQL), and modern cloud infrastructure tools. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technology while working on products that reach millions of users globally.

The position comes with competitive compensation ($114,900 - $154,100) plus benefits including medical coverage and potential bonuses or long-term incentives. This is a hybrid role based in Santa Monica, CA, offering the flexibility of occasional remote work while maintaining in-person collaboration.

Join a team that's at the forefront of technological innovation in entertainment, working with every part of The Walt Disney Company's media portfolio to advance the technological foundation serving millions worldwide. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, scale, and impact while working for one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II - Java

  • Participate in daily-standups and other scrum ceremonies
  • Develop software designs and specifications using Java
  • Test code through unit tests, integration tests and performance tests
  • Contribute to design, development, testing, deployment of scalable microservices
  • Be a champion for engineering excellence
  • Stay expert in current and emerging technologies
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for tier-1 critical services

Requirements For Software Engineer II - Java

Java
Redis
Kafka
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience developing Java APIs
  • Experience working with Relational Databases
  • Fluent in Java programming language
  • Understanding of message based distributed, scalable, and resilient systems
  • Solid communication skills – written, and oral
  • Ability to be flexible, adapting to changing priorities

Benefits For Software Engineer II - Java

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

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