Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack

Disney Entertainment; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment is seeking a Lead Software Engineer on the Marvel Comics Technology team within Studio Technology to own backend and frontend development, architect scalable applications, and deliver high-performance interfaces powering Marvel Comics' publishing and AI products.

You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, and Disney partner teams to build publishing workflows, integrate with Oracle systems, and drive AI-enabled capabilities while upholding architecture and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years of full-stack development experience.
• Expertise with Java Spring Boot.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Node.js experience highly valued.
• Proven experience building scalable backend and frontend solutions.
• Experience working within agile product teams.
• REST API development and integration experience.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and Spring ecosystem best practices.
• Experience with backend performance optimization and database access patterns.
• Experience with distributed systems and messaging technologies.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance full-stack applications that support Marvel Comics' Publishing Apps and Workflows, internal tooling, and new AI products.
• Build robust backend services and APIs (Java Spring Boot, Node.js) alongside modern, component-based user interfaces (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and Disney partner teams to define and deliver end-to-end solutions across publishing, title and asset management, and AI workflows.
• Integrate with existing Oracle publishing systems and the emerging unified data layer being built with the Studio Tech Data Platforms team.
• Contribute to building and integrating AI-driven product capabilities, including APIs, application surfaces, and orchestration layers.
• Drive code quality through reviews, mentorship, and modern engineering practices.
• Ensure alignment with architecture, security, accessibility, and development standards.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, reliability, and stability.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA partners to support CI/CD, testing, observability, and monitoring.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tooling to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.
• Help evolve engineering practices through adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and tools.

Skills

Java Spring Boot

Node.js

React

Angular

Vue.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

Job Requirements

As the Lead Software Engineer on the Marvel Comics Technology team within Studio Technology, you will own both backend and frontend development, architecting and delivering scalable, high-performance applications and seamless user interfaces that power Marvel Comics' publishing business and next-generation AI products.

In this role, you will build scalable solutions that support Marvel Comics' Publishing Apps and Workflows, as well as innovative new products. You will help power the editorial, production, and operational systems that drive the day-to-day business of publishing comics while contributing to the future of Marvel's publishing ecosystem.

You will collaborate closely with management, product partners, engineering teams, and design to deliver innovative, reliable, and easy-to-use experiences for Marvel's editorial, production, and business users. Your work will sit at the intersection of operational publishing systems, emerging products, and new applications that support the modernization of workflows and the overall technology stack.

You will participate in code reviews, promote best practices, and uphold high standards in architecture, performance, accessibility, and code quality, helping ensure maintainable solutions across the team.

This position requires expertise in modern full-stack engineering (Java Spring Boot, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js), along with a passion for building high-quality, scalable digital products and applying AI tools to accelerate delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance full-stack applications that support Marvel Comics' Publishing Apps and Workflows, internal tooling, and new AI products.
• Build robust backend services and APIs (Java Spring Boot, Node.js) alongside modern, component-based user interfaces (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and Disney partner teams to define and deliver end-to-end solutions across publishing, title and asset management, and AI workflows.
• Integrate with existing Oracle publishing systems and the emerging unified data layer being built with the Studio Tech Data Platforms team.
• Contribute to building and integrating AI-driven product capabilities, including APIs, application surfaces, and orchestration layers.
• Drive code quality through reviews, mentorship, and modern engineering practices.
• Ensure alignment with architecture, security, accessibility, and development standards.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, reliability, and stability.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA partners to support CI/CD, testing, observability, and monitoring.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tooling to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.
• Help evolve engineering practices through adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of full-stack development experience.
• Expertise with Java Spring Boot.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Node.js experience highly valued.
• Proven experience building scalable backend and frontend solutions.
• Experience working within agile product teams.
• REST API development and integration experience.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and Spring ecosystem best practices.
• Experience with backend performance optimization and database access patterns.
• Experience with distributed systems and messaging technologies.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leveraging AI tools for development, debugging, and code quality.
• Experience building products or tooling on top of AI/ML services, including LLMs, vector databases, retrieval pipelines, and orchestration frameworks.
• Strong understanding of modern frontend architecture and state management.
• Experience designing and implementing data integrations and pipelines.
• Familiarity with content metadata systems, localization workflows, or digital asset management.
• Experience supporting publishing, media, entertainment, editorial, or production workflows.

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The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [e-mail] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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.

Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in California is $158,100.00 to $211,900.00 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.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

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Walt Disney Pictures 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 champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs (https://support.disneycareers.com/hc/en-us/sections/32131060143380-Candidate-Disability-Accommodations-FAQs) . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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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.