Product Software Engineer II (Java/Full Stack/DevOps)

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Glendale, CA is seeking a Product Software Engineer II to help build high‑performance Java/full‑stack/DevOps platforms within Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.

You will own small to medium software solutions, contribute to architecture, review code, write tests, and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, maintainable software in a fast paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with distributed systems and scalable applications.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain features within existing systems, contributing to architectural direction.
• Develop, document, and implement software solutions that meet specifications and influence future projects; review and write code, test and debug.
• Serve as escalation point for technical problems and maintenance; present issues and status to senior team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to ensure alignment on projects and deliverables; contribute to architectural discussions and planning.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

Distributed systems

Software design

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Elasticsearch

OpenSearch

SQS/SNS

GitLab CI/CD

Redis

S3

Job description

Product Software Engineer II (Java/Full Stack/DevOps)

Product Software Engineer II (Java/Full Stack/DevOps)

Job ID 10157836 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date postedAug. 28, 2026

Job Summary:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology

Job Summary:

The News & Entertainment Platform Engineering organization is looking for a Product Software Engineer who is passionate about developing high-performance platforms and growing their technical expertise.

Someone who can own small to medium sized software solutions and system goals within the team and organization, this role contributes in key areas with straightforward solutions. You will leverage knowledge and experience in your specialty while acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills, solving complex problems and taking on new perspectives across existing solutions.

As a member of our team, you will apply your knowledge and skills to help us deliver scalable, performant, maintainable, and testable software.

On a daily basis you should bring:

• A willingness and desire to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams and systems.

• A sense of ownership of the projects delivered by your team and department

• A passion for learning, and adapting to a very dynamic and fast paced environment

• Problem-solving skills with a focus on medium-complexity challenges

• Kindness and pragmatic optimism

• Your unique view and experience

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Develop, test, and maintain features within existing systems, contributing to architectural direction. Break down features into tasks and participate in code reviews and planning.

• Develop, document, and implement software solutions that meet specifications and influence future projects. Review and write code, execute testing and debugging of small to medium-sized software development projects.

• Serve as an escalation point for technical problems and maintenance. Present technical issues, solutions, and project status to senior team members.

• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to ensure proper alignment on projects and software feature deliverables. Actively contribute to architectural discussions, code reviews, design documents, and planning for assigned work.

Additional Expectations

• Promote and support Agile methodologies such as Scrum by actively participating in regular ceremonies such as stand-up, retrospectives, and sprint planning

• Help onboard new team members in a helpful, friendly, empathic manner

• Break work into prioritized features and help translate requirements into technical tasks

• Share information and communicate blockers more effectively within the team

• Participate in team discussions and deliver feedback to peers

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional software engineering experience.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language, including Java, Python, or JavaScript.

• Working knowledge of the technologies, platforms, and technical components utilized by the organization.

• Familiarity with the team's coding standards, key performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring and measurement practices, and core tools and technologies.

• Understanding of message-based distributed systems and the principles of building scalable, resilient applications.

• Proven ability to thrive in a start-up, high-growth, or rapidly changing environment.

• Experience collaborating effectively with diverse and inclusive teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to manage changing priorities and business needs.

• Experience translating business and technical requirements into software designs, technical documentation, and high-quality software solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• SpringBoot and related Spring projects

• Relational database design/testing/troubleshooting

• Non-relational database technologies such as DynamoDB and OpenSearch

• SQS, SNS, and event-driven messaging architectures

• Terraform and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices

• Expert with at least one of: AWS, Azure, GCP (AWS strongly preferred)

• Experience building and testing distributed systems

Experience With

• Familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP) principles and best practices.

• Exposure to or experience with Java and the Spring Framework.

• Familiarity with ElastiCache Redis, including caching, publish/subscribe (pub/sub) patterns, and distributed locking.

• Working knowledge of Elasticsearch for content indexing, search, and retrieval.

• Familiarity with AWS ECS Fargate for container orchestration and deployment.

• Exposure to Amazon SQS (FIFO and Standard queues) and Amazon SNS for messaging and event-driven architectures.

• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD (Conveyor) pipelines and automated deployment practices.

• Working knowledge of Datadog APM, logging, monitoring, and dashboard creation.

• Experience using Amazon S3 for configuration management, artifact storage, and content publishing.

• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and practices.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

#DISNEYTECH

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $117,500 to $157,500 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.

About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:

At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.

Disney’s ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology .

Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.

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