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Sr Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise, known for its theme parks, media networks, and digital experiences.
Glendale, CA, USA
$140,000 - $170,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Disney is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their technology team focused on building and improving Disney's Online Platform, specifically in Ticketing Products. The role is based in Glendale, CA, with a hybrid work arrangement. The position offers an opportunity to work on critical systems supporting both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, including tickets, annual passes, special events, and park reservations.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of backend development experience, particularly with Java and AWS technologies. You'll be responsible for end-to-end ownership of backend services, from ideation through deployment and monitoring. The role requires strong technical skills in Java, Spring Framework, and AWS services, combined with leadership abilities to mentor junior engineers and drive engineering excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies, directly impacting millions of visitors' experiences through Disney's digital ticketing platforms. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $140,000 to $170,000 per year, with additional benefits and potential bonuses.

Key technical requirements include experience with AWS services, containerization, testing frameworks, and both SQL and NoSQL databases. The role demands someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.

Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship of any kind (including OPT, H1B, TN). Candidates must have a bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field and be authorized to work in the United States.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer

  • End to end ownership of backend services: ideate, review design, build, code-review, test, loadtest, launch, monitor performance
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve product and business requirements
  • Develop effective solutions and lead code reviews
  • Provide leadership and direction to junior engineers
  • Write complex programs, analyze code changes and suggest improvements
  • Create reference implementations for mentoring junior staff

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer

Java
MySQL
  • 5+ years of experience in backend development using Java/Docker/Spring Framework
  • AWS managed service solution design and implementation experience
  • Experience with AWS Suite (EC2, ECS, S3, Fargate, Lambdas, DynamoDB, MariaDB/MySQL)
  • Experience with jUnit Testing
  • Experience with GitLab, GitHub, GitHub Co-Pilot
  • Knowledge of Design Patterns and Data Structures
  • Experience with relational databases and NoSQL data stores
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or technical field
  • Good communication skills

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