Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company (France); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance the quality of digital products that delight millions. In this role, you will lead a team of talented engineers to develop test automation tools and frameworks, ensuring the reliability and performance of applications across various platforms. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects that shape the future of entertainment and sports, making a significant impact on the user experience. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values creativity and collaboration, where your contributions will help redefine how audiences engage with beloved stories.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Bonus Structure

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with automated testing experience.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team collaboration.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support test automation and reporting tools.
• Lead a small team of engineers in delivering quality applications.
• Coordinate complex tasks with external teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Automated Testing

Problem-Solving

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Python

Flask

Django

React

Node.js

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

JIRA Xray

Job description

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Disney Entertainment Lead Software Engineer in Seattle, Washington

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we are 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 is evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize 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:

1. Building the future of Disney’s Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, APIs, and mobile applications that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses.
2. Reach and 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.
3. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

About the Organization:

Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology’s worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products, and more.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Summary:

As Lead Software Engineer, within DE&E, you will touch the lives of Disney fans around the world, working on innovative digital products and platforms from Disney, ESPN, National Geographic, ABC, Marvel, Star Wars, and more. You will be a senior leader on the Quality Engineering team, whose primary goal is continually improving the quality of the products that Disney is known for while decreasing time-to-market and enabling innovation. This role makes you a stakeholder in every digital property developed and released by the DE&E Technology group, as well as the platforms and enterprise applications that power them.

As an experienced software engineering leader who has a passion for leading engineers that drive quality and productivity into world-class applications and services, you will lead a small group of talented and driven software engineers dedicated to building test automation, tools, reports, and services that enable product delivery teams to deliver all Disney digital applications with the quality and reliability expected by our guests.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

1. Developing and supporting test automation, execution environments, and reporting tools.
2. Writing code that establishes and enhances test automation and design proof of concepts.
3. Coordination of complex tasks with external teams & stakeholders.
4. Leading and mentoring junior developers and providing in-depth code reviews and technical analysis.
5. Providing end-user and developer training on automation tool sets.
6. Prioritize, estimate, and define complex projects and tools.
7. Coordinating scheduling, updates, and communications with internal and external teams.
8. Investigating and resolving any test automation, tooling, or execution of environmental issues affecting our services.
9. Leading a small group of 1-3 motivated software engineers.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

1. Bachelor’s degree or the foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related field.
2. 7+ years of progressive experience in a software development (SDET) occupation, including automated testing of front-end and backend services.
3. 4+ years of experience with test automation and unit testing frameworks.
4. 3+ years of experience with leading teams of 2 or more.
5. Experience working with high-performing teams using Agile and Lean methodologies and frameworks.
6. Experience in modern design patterns and techniques and have led the design of small to large products.
7. Experience in deriving and gathering quality KPI’s to give insight into product’s health and progress.
8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
9. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to deliver project tasks on time.
10. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Highly motivated, self-starting individual.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience shipping a production Python, Flask, Django, React, or Node.js application.
2. Experience in mobile application development and testing.
3. Experience with developing applications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
4. Experience working with Agile methodologies.
5. Working knowledge of web accessibility fundamentals.
6. Experience with Kafka, Amazon SQS, and Kinesis.
7. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems.
8. Experience writing Gherkin Syntax to facilitate the development of automated test scenarios.
9. Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms (e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services).
10. Experience with test suite/case/run management tools (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.).

The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $152,200 - $204,100 per year and in Seattle, WA and New York, NY is $159,500 - $213,900 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.

Job ID: 10101589

Location: Seattle, Washington

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.