Senior Java Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise creating world-class stories and experiences.
New York, NY, USABristol, CT 06010, USA
$138,900 - $195,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Senior Java Engineer

Technology is at the heart of Disney's past, present, and future. As a Senior Java Engineer on the Experience Delivery – Sports Distribution Team, you'll be building and supporting services and distribution APIs that deliver sports data and content to major products including the ESPN app, ESPN.com, and ESPN Studio shows. The role involves advancing platforms onto modern frameworks and technologies while working with a diverse team of passionate technologists.

You'll be part of Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, a global organization that combines technology with creativity to build world-class products and enhance storytelling. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that reach millions of users worldwide through brands like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and ABC News.

The role demands expertise in developing high-volume, cached, fault-tolerant systems using Java and various open-source technologies. You'll work with cloud technologies, particularly AWS services, and be responsible for designing scalable solutions that maintain high performance and reliability. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $195,000 depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits including bonuses and long-term incentives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who wants to make a significant impact at the intersection of technology and entertainment, working with some of the most recognized brands in media while solving complex technical challenges at scale.

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Responsibilities For Senior Java Engineer

  • Collaborate with product managers and fellow engineers in design and implementation of high throughput systems
  • Contribute to and lead cross-team architecture discussions
  • Operate mission-critical cloud-based services focusing on reliability, security, and performance
  • Analyze and resolve complex engineering problems for high traffic web/mobile services
  • Design data models and build scalable backend services
  • Interface with stakeholders to define requirements and timelines
  • Research and experiment with new technologies
  • Perform code reviews and guide technical direction

Requirements For Senior Java Engineer

Java
MySQL
Kafka
Redis
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Proficiency in developing high volume, cached, fault tolerant systems
  • Experience with Java and open-source technologies (Spring, Tomcat, MySQL, Kafka)
  • Experience with AWS cloud technologies (EC2, ECS, SQS, S3, Lambda)
  • Knowledge of full application development lifecycle
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits For Senior Java Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentives

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