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Lead Software Engineer, Scala

A leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$159,500 - $213,900
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment
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Description For Lead Software Engineer, Scala

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology as a Lead Software Engineer in the API Registry team, where you'll be at the forefront of transforming Disney's media business. This role focuses on enabling software teams to take a contract-first approach to development, reducing time to market and defect rates while increasing cross-service integration efficiency. You'll be working with cloud-native technologies, particularly in AWS, and utilizing languages like Scala to build and maintain critical infrastructure.

The position offers an opportunity to work on systems that reach millions of consumers daily across platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN. You'll be part of the Engineering Services organization, contributing to the design, building, and maintenance of technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms.

As a Lead Engineer, you'll be involved in planning, scoping, solution architecting, and implementation, working with both commercial and open-source tools. The role requires strong expertise in Scala programming and RESTful services, with opportunities to work on specification languages and cloud infrastructure.

The position offers competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package, bonus opportunities, and long-term incentives. You'll be joining a company known for innovation in entertainment technology, working on projects that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news worldwide.

Last updated 6 months ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer, Scala

  • Writes code that establishes and enhances frameworks
  • Reviews code for readability, maintainability, testability, and clear usability
  • Leads in project proposal, architecture, and design
  • Provides integration and platform support to internal users and teams

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer, Scala

Scala
Java
Kotlin
  • 7 years of intermediate to advanced coding experience with Scala
  • Experience writing, maintaining and deploying RESTful services
  • Experience integrating with CI/CD platforms and tools
  • BS Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • Experience with specification languages such as OpenAPI and Smithy
  • Experience with AWS services

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer, Scala

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Long-term incentives
  • Financial benefits

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