Senior Online Engineer: Scalable APIs & Platform Leader

Disney Parks and Resorts; Remote; GBP 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Senior Online Engineer to design and maintain high-performance scalable software platforms. This role involves creating robust API solutions and ensuring system reliability and efficiency under high load. The ideal candidate has proven expertise in building complex online systems and is comfortable mentoring junior staff. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential. This position can be based remotely within specific Nordic countries.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of building and maintaining complex online systems at scale.
• Skilled in high-performance server development and API design.
• Experience in Go is a plus.
• Thrive in cross-functional teams and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain robust APIs and backend services for high-volume interactions.
• Ensure systems run smoothly under heavy load with low latency.
• Work closely with engineers and designers, sharing knowledge.
• Identify potential issues early and develop practical solutions.

Skills

Building and maintaining complex online systems at scale

High-performance server development

API design

Collaborative mindset

Job description

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Senior Online Engineer to design and maintain high-performance scalable software platforms. This role involves creating robust API solutions and ensuring system reliability and efficiency under high load. The ideal candidate has proven expertise in building complex online systems and is comfortable mentoring junior staff. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential. This position can be based remotely within specific Nordic countries.