Lead Software Engineer- Java

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
Seattle, WA, USABristol, CT 06010, USAGlendale, CA, USA
$152,200 - $213,900
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS · Streaming

Description For Lead Software Engineer- Java

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. As a Lead Software Engineer at Disney Entertainment, you'll be part of a global organization building and advancing the technological backbone for Disney's media business globally. The role involves working on world-class consumer-facing products including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, as well as digital products across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. You'll drive innovation at scale, serving millions of consumers worldwide across multiple platforms.

The position offers the opportunity to work on highly scalable, real-time software platforms while leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing core software solutions in a cloud environment, ensuring high availability and performance of critical services. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in Java development, distributed systems, and cloud technologies.

Disney offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus potential, and long-term incentives, along with comprehensive benefits. You'll be working in a collaborative environment that values creativity, innovation, and technical excellence, while contributing to products that reach millions of users globally. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading entertainment companies while working with cutting-edge technologies and talented teams.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer- Java

  • Contribute to design, development, testing, deployment, and support of core software in cloud environment
  • Drive projects end-to-end from design to production deployment
  • Lead and reinforce operational excellence
  • Advocate engineering best practices
  • Handle architectural and design considerations
  • Mentor engineers within squad
  • Collaborate with product management and other teams

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer- Java

Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years experience with large-scale Java services
  • Strong programming skills in Java and CS fundamentals
  • Experience with source control and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong understanding of design patterns and principles
  • Experience with AGILE/Scrum practices
  • Experience with object-oriented and functional programming

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer- Java

Medical Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Medical Benefits
  • Long-term Incentives

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