Sr Software Engineer - Scala

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise creating world-class stories and experiences.
New York, NY, USASanta Monica, CA, USABristol, CT 06010, USA
$138,900 - $203,900
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Sr Software Engineer - Scala

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their API Services team within the Engineering Services organization. This role is crucial in building highly available, high throughput services that deliver quality content to subscribers.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with streaming media and live sports entertainment at one of the world's leading entertainment companies. The team utilizes modern technologies including Scala, Python, Apache Flink, Spark, Databricks, and various AWS services.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for collaborating with team members to identify requirements and provide technical solutions. The role requires strong software development fundamentals, experience with web technologies, and expertise in Java/Scala development. You'll work on building and maintaining highly automated systems using tools like Jenkins, Terraform, and Kubernetes.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $203,900 depending on location and experience, plus potential bonuses and long-term incentives. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and financial benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make an impact in the streaming media industry while working with cutting-edge technologies at scale. You'll be part of a team that plays an integral role in the revenue-producing arm of Disney, helping deliver entertainment experiences to millions of subscribers worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong collaborative skills, and the ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations. You should be passionate about engineering best practices, including design patterns, code review, and automated testing.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer - Scala

  • Collaborate with team members to identify requirements and provide technical solutions
  • Design and develop test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, build systems
  • Support flagship streaming mobile apps D+ and Hulu
  • Continuously identify opportunities to enhance systems, products, or services
  • Advocate engineering best practices, including design patterns, code review, and automated testing

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer - Scala

Scala
Python
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training or work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a software engineering field
  • Significant knowledge/experience with Java, Scala, and associated technologies
  • Experience with writing unit and integration tests
  • Significant knowledge/experience with web technologies and web systems architecture
  • Experience building and maintaining highly automated systems with Jenkins, Cloud Formation, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Spinnaker
  • Knowledge/experience with AWS products and services preferred

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer - Scala

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Bonus potential
  • Long-term incentive units

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