Lead Data Engineer, Data Reliability

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$152,200 - $223,600
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Lead Data Engineer, Data Reliability

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join their Data Reliability Engineering team. This role is critical in maintaining and improving the reliability of Disney Entertainment's big data platform, which processes hundreds of terabytes of data and billions of events daily.

The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in an organization that values data as its top priority. You'll be working on solutions that affect millions of consumers and directly tie to The Walt Disney Company's revenue. The team is focused on building high-quality data models and products that monitor and report on data pipeline health and data quality.

As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll collaborate with engineering teams to improve and maintain big data pipeline infrastructure, develop observability platforms, and lead project work efforts. You'll be responsible for mentoring junior team members, reviewing design documents, and performing code reviews. The role requires expertise in big data technologies, strong programming skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities.

The position offers competitive compensation based on location, with ranges from $152,200 to $223,600 depending on the specific city. Benefits include medical coverage and 401k options. The role supports a healthy work-life balance while working on challenging problems at scale.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced data engineers who want to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to the entertainment experiences of millions of users worldwide. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills and a passion for solving complex data challenges.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences while transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether evolving streaming and digital products or powering worldwide advertising and distribution, every day presents an opportunity to make a difference for partners and hundreds of millions of people around the world.

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Responsibilities For Lead Data Engineer, Data Reliability

  • Design and develop platform for incident observability and automation
  • Lead project work efforts and mentor junior team members
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on big data pipeline infrastructure
  • Build observability and monitoring solutions for data pipelines
  • Improve software release and change management processes

Requirements For Lead Data Engineer, Data Reliability

Python
Java
Kubernetes
  • 7+ years experience with mission critical data pipelines and ETL systems
  • 7+ years hands-on experience with big data technology (AWS, Hadoop, Hive, Snowflake)
  • Expertise in Python, Scala, Java, SQL
  • Experience with workflow orchestration tools like Airflow
  • Deep understanding of pipeline design and implementation
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Benefits For Lead Data Engineer, Data Reliability

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k

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