Software Engineer II

A leading technology division of Disney that powers worldwide media, streaming, and digital products for Disney's entertainment and sports content.
$120,300 - $161,300
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Entertainment

Description For Software Engineer II

Join Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology as a Software Engineer II on the Data Stores team, where you'll play a crucial role in building and maintaining highly available relational database systems across multiple cloud environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on systems that power DE&ET's digital media supply chain and consumer-facing products.

The role combines software engineering principles with database engineering to create robust, scalable solutions. You'll be responsible for ensuring 24/7/365 availability of database infrastructure while implementing modern automation and best practices. The position requires expertise in relational databases, cloud technologies, and programming languages like Python, Java, or Go.

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is at the forefront of reimagining how people experience entertainment. The team powers worldwide streaming services like Disney+ and Hulu, while also supporting ABC News, ESPN, and other major platforms that reach millions of consumers daily. You'll be part of a team that's transforming Disney's media business for the future through innovative technology solutions.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $120,300 to $161,300 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, bonus opportunities, and long-term incentives. You'll work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to impact major entertainment platforms while contributing to the future of digital media technology.

This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical skills with a passion for building reliable, scalable database systems. You'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to products that entertain and engage millions of users worldwide. The position requires participation in live event support and on-call rotation, offering real-world experience in maintaining critical systems.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II

  • Build and maintain highly available relational database systems
  • Design and deploy fault-tolerant, distributed database infrastructure
  • Implement infrastructure changes through capacity forecasting
  • Provide database expertise through performance tuning
  • Develop automation and tooling for operational efficiency
  • Build infrastructure for scalability and resiliency
  • Maintain documentation
  • Participate in live event support and on-call rotation

Requirements For Software Engineer II

PostgreSQL
MySQL
Python
Java
Go
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field
  • 3+ years of experience with relational database systems
  • Experience working in Agile software development
  • Experience with source control management tools
  • Intermediate to advanced expertise in Python, Java, or Go
  • Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Linux operating system knowledge
  • Experience with infrastructure as code
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits For Software Engineer II

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

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