Senior Software Engineer

3 Days ago • 5 Years + • Backend Development • $145,400 PA - $195,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Develop and maintain scalable backend services using modern programming languages, orchestrate data streams with Kafka, utilize AWS cloud services, collaborate on code quality, and participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining APIs and backend services, solving sophisticated problems, and creating innovative solutions for Disney's streaming platforms. The role demands expertise in backend programming, cloud solutions, and data processing flows, ensuring high throughput and data integrity for millions of daily users.
Must have:
  • 5+ years backend experience (Java, Kotlin, Go, Scala)
  • Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Kafka proficiency
  • API & backend service development
  • Scalable service development
Good to have:
  • Scala frameworks (ZIO, Akka)
  • NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, Redis, ScyllaDB)
  • Observability tools (Datadog, New Relic)
  • Docker, Kubernetes
  • Problem-solving and learning agility

Job Details

Job Summary:

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 transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to improve flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.

A few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

  • Building the future of Disney’s media: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
  • Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
  • Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience

Media Engineering is an innovative, collaborative organization that builds the software and systems that prepare media content and metadata for the Disney Streaming platform - providing the best possible playback experience to our viewers. Media Engineering handles audio, video, and metadata content from ingest through publish - for normalization, processing, and packaging - supporting operator tools and automation for a scalable workflow. We build logic across players and back-end services to measure, control, and optimize playback across our stack.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to develop and enhance our
backend systems, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and performance. This
role demands expertise in backend programming languages, cloud solutions,
and data processing flows.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain scalable backend services using modern programming languages.
  • Orchestrate data streams with Kafka to ensure high throughput and data integrity.
  • Utilize AWS cloud services to build and maintain high-availability infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to enhance code quality through unit tests, automation, and code reviews.
  • Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from programming languages from concept to deployment
  • Design, develop, and maintain APIs and backend services.
  • Engage in solving sophisticated problems and devising innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in 1 or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Go, Scala).
  • Experience with 1 or more cloud solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Required degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
  • Proficiency with streaming data frameworks like Kafka.
  • Ability to design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.

Bonus Skills:

  • Exposure to Scala frameworks (e.g., ZIO, Akka).
  • Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis, ScyllaDB).
  • Knowledge of observability tools (e.g., Datadog, New Relic, Honeycomb).
  • Basic understanding of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Enthusiasm for solving problems and learning new technologies in a dynamic environment.


The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $145,400.00 to $195,000.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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