Backend Developer

Energy Innovation Corp; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney in Appleton, WI is seeking a skilled software engineer to ship impactful code and lead in a team focused on high-traffic systems. The role emphasizes Spring Boot-based services, gRPC, and automated quality practices, with a clear path for mentorship and growth.

The position requires at least 3 years of experience, remote-friendly collaboration, and a drive to own end-to-end delivery in a demanding environment. Compensation ranges reflect the Appleton market and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency with Spring Boot and REST/gRPC services.
• Experience with automated linting, testing, and static analysis.
• Ability to deliver clear communication and ownership in a remote/hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure code quality through automated linting, testing, and static analysis.
• Wire Selenium APIs to Decision Making consumers so data lands where Appleton teams expect it.
• Monitor Spring Boot error budgets and preempt issues to protect performance.
• Track and report on key performance metrics for technology services.
• Identify and address latency spikes and optimize system response times.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization flows using Spring Boot.

Skills

Spring Boot

gRPC

Automated testing

Code quality

Remote collaboration

Tools

Selenium

Job description

This is a chance to ship code that matters, working with Team Leadership on systems serving high-traffic workloads. You won't find a tighter fit if you've got 3 years, want $67,000 - $101,000, and crave a technology team that lets you lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure code quality through automated linting, testing, and static analysis
• Wire Selenium APIs to Decision Making consumers so data lands where Appleton teams expect it
• Watch Spring Boot error budgets and pump the brakes before Appleton, WI burns through them
• Track and report on key performance metrics for technology services
• Hunt down the latency spikes nobody at Disney can explain
• Implement secure authentication and authorization flows using Spring Boot

What You'll Bring

• Strong working knowledge of Decision Making and gRPC
• The composure to deliver bad news early and clearly
• Comfort with remote arrangements and the rhythms of a plainspoken workplace
• Self-direction that survives a quiet Slack channel
• A keen eye for quality and consistency in your output
• Comfort defending a recommendation in front of skeptics
• A team player who lifts up colleagues and shares credit

We're Disney — a data-honest Appleton, WI outfit that treats Spring Boot less like a feature and more like a craft. Here, ownership means you're empowered to fix what's broken without waiting for permission.

We pay $67,000 - $101,000 for this technology position and back it with mentorship, flexibility, and real growth opportunities.

Our Appleton team is currently shortlisting candidates for this position.