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 crucial 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 on systems that affect millions of consumers and directly tie to The Walt Disney Company's revenue. You'll be working with a tight-knit, driven team focused on solving challenging problems at scale. The role involves designing and developing platforms for incident observability and automation, building high-quality data models, and monitoring pipeline health.

As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading project work efforts, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve and maintain the big data pipeline infrastructure. The position requires extensive experience with big data technologies and strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, and SQL.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $152,200 to $223,600 depending on location, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced data engineers who want to work on large-scale systems while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience with data pipelines and ETL systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality data solutions. Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools and event messaging frameworks is essential. The position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while helping shape the future of Disney's media business.

Working at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology means being part of a team that's reimagining how to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories. You'll be contributing to products and platforms that reach millions of consumers daily, from Disney+ and Hulu to ABC News and ESPN.