Sr Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise focused on creating world-class stories and experiences.
$138,900 - $203,900
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Sr Software Engineer

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Integration Platform team. This role is crucial in developing and maintaining systems that process content metadata for linear broadcast, VOD, and streaming platform workflows. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge media technology solutions while contributing to Disney's streaming and entertainment platforms.

The Integration Platform team handles critical data processing workflows, working with various metadata types including titles, schedules, contracts, rights, and marketing campaigns. This role involves close collaboration with Media Engineering teams, Ad Platforms, Content Platforms, and external partners to build robust APIs and workflows for media supply chains.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be working with modern technologies including Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka, while helping to unify linear broadcast & VOD workflows. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $138,900 to $203,900 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and bonus opportunities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in distributed systems, API design, and event-driven architectures, combined with excellent communication skills and a passion for media technology. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on Disney's linear & streaming platforms while working with a global team of talented engineers.

Disney offers a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and you'll have the chance to work on systems that reach millions of consumers daily through platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ABC News, and ESPN. The role provides opportunities for professional growth, technical mentorship, and the chance to work on cutting-edge media technology solutions.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka services
  • Provide on-call support for critical services
  • Own & deliver projects & large complex features of the workflows
  • Perform code reviews and architectural reviews
  • Collaborate with internal teams & external partners
  • Help define engineering standards and provide technical mentorship
  • Improve observability for end-end workflows
  • Drive improvements for CI/CD pipelines
  • Modernize existing workflows using latest technologies

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer

Java
Python
Kafka
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of API and Event Driven Architectures
  • Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Python, Kafka, SQL, NOSQL, and AWS
  • Strong knowledge of data specifications, XML, JSON, REST, and GraphQL
  • Strong knowledge in automation and CI/CD
  • Must be able to work with a geographically dispersed team
  • Great communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer

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

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