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Sr Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment and media enterprise specializing in theme parks, media networks, and streaming content.
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 involves working on critical systems supporting Disneyland and Walt Disney World, including tickets, annual passes, special events, and park reservations.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to products that directly impact millions of Disney park visitors. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll take end-to-end ownership of backend services, from ideation through deployment and monitoring. The role requires expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and AWS services, with a strong emphasis on building scalable, reliable systems.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of backend development experience and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software in a large enterprise environment. You'll be working with a modern tech stack including Docker, AWS services, and various databases, while having the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and drive engineering excellence.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $140,000 to $170,000 per year, plus additional benefits including bonus potential, long-term incentives, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. The role is based in Glendale, CA, with a hybrid work arrangement, offering flexibility while maintaining in-person collaboration.

Note: This position is not open to visa sponsorship of any kind (including OPT, H1B, TN).

Last updated 2 days ago

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
Redis
  • 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, Kinesis)
  • 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
  • Strong interest in open source technology
  • Good communication skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or technical field

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer

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

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