Senior Software Engineer

Leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
Seattle, WA, USABristol, CT 06010, USAGlendale, CA, USA
$138,900 - $195,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Senior Software Engineer

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also redefining Disney's media business for the future. This role is part of the Tools and Operations Engineering Team within the DE&E Business Operations organization.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading and developing solutions while mentoring junior team members. You'll work with various programming languages including JavaScript, SQL, and emerging technologies, leveraging cloud services within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. The position requires strong expertise in React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and microservices architecture.

Key responsibilities include leading solution design, contributing to code development, mentoring team members, and ensuring application security. You'll work on applications in Service Management, Financial Management, and Service Portfolio areas, while maintaining high standards of code quality and best practices.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, and extensive knowledge of modern web technologies. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values transparency and innovation, working on products that reach millions of consumers daily through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $195,000 per year (location dependent), plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. Join Disney Entertainment to help shape the future of media technology while working with world-class teams in an environment that values creativity, innovation, and professional growth.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Lead the design of solutions within the team to deliver on business and user requirements
  • Contribute to code writing, development, and testing while providing leadership
  • Mentor and coach more junior members of the team
  • Work with Applications and data in Service Management, Financial Management, and Service Portfolio areas
  • Be the Security Champion, ensuring application and data security
  • Design, write, test and deploy code to develop and support solutions
  • Conduct research, discovery, prototyping, and proof of concept implementation

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

React
TypeScript
Node.js
JavaScript
Java
Redis
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Science, or relevant field
  • 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering
  • Strong proficiency in React.js and its ecosystem
  • Experience with state management libraries
  • Knowledge of TypeScript
  • Strong experience with Node.js, Express.js, or NestJS
  • Proficiency in RESTful APIs and GraphQL development
  • Experience with microservices architecture and containerization
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

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

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