Software Engineer II

A leading entertainment and media enterprise providing technological backbone and product development for Disney's media business units.
$95,300 - $127,800
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Entertainment · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer II

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their innovative team in reimagining magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale streaming and digital products that reach millions of consumers daily through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN+.

As a Software Engineer II, you'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining robust, cloud-native architectures using Java/Kotlin and modern web technologies. The position requires expertise in both server and client-side development, with a focus on RESTful Web Services, Node.js, and React. You'll work with various databases and streaming technologies while contributing to a team that operates with the agility of a startup within the larger Disney ecosystem.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $95,300 to $127,800 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and bonus opportunities. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, working on projects that directly impact how audiences experience sports, entertainment, and news globally.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of software engineering experience, strong proficiency in Java/Kotlin and JavaScript, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS. You'll be working in a collaborative environment that embraces agile methodology and lean principles, making meaningful contributions to Disney's long-standing legacy of entertainment excellence.

This position offers unique opportunities to:

  • Work on high-impact projects reaching millions of users
  • Contribute to cutting-edge streaming and digital products
  • Collaborate with talented teams across Disney's media ecosystem
  • Build scalable solutions using modern technology stacks
  • Be part of Disney's innovative media technology future

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology to help shape the future of digital entertainment while working with some of the most beloved brands in the world.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II

  • Build architectures which are robust, fault-tolerant, and cloud-native
  • Deliver multiple projects utilizing an Agile methodology
  • Write code that establishes and enhances frameworks
  • Review code for design, testability, and clear usability
  • Build solutions that scale and perform

Requirements For Software Engineer II

Java
JavaScript
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MySQL
React
Redis
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or another technical field
  • 3+ years of experience in web application development
  • Proficiency in Java/Kotlin and JavaScript
  • Experience with modern UI frameworks (React, Node.js)
  • Proficiency working with relational databases
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS

Benefits For Software Engineer II

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

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