Senior Java Software Engineer - Content Platform

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build and evolve a world-class shared platform supporting Disney’s media delivery ecosystem. You will define platform capabilities, craft solutions, and balance speed with scalability.

You will collaborate with engineers across teams, oversee system performance, and contribute to a culture of code quality and continuous learning. This role is based in Seattle, WA with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in at least one core programming language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Python, or JavaScript).
• Experience working with microservices and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with AWS core services (S3, Lambda, EC2).
• Experience with at least one database system (SQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch).
• Experience with messaging technology such as Apache Kafka.
• Experience with software development best practice, including functional or object oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Exposure to full lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and implementation of multi-layered distributed systems delivering reliable software solutions at scale.
• Collaborate & troubleshoot in the analysis and resolution of engineering problems involving distributed services and APIs.
• Oversee service performance, scalability, and event planning requirements.
• Provide guidance and enforcement of development practices and processes. Review code and work with team members to ensure product and design specifications are met.
• Research and learn new technologies.

Skills

Programming languages

Microservices & REST

AWS cloud

Databases

Kafka

SDLC

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Job description

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build and evolve a world-class shared platform supporting Disney’s media delivery ecosystem. You will define platform capabilities, craft solutions, and balance speed with scalability.

You will collaborate with engineers across teams, oversee system performance, and contribute to a culture of code quality and continuous learning. This role is based in Seattle, WA with competitive compensation.