Senior Software Engineer - Identity

Disneyland Hong Kong; Morrisville, Seattle, Santa Monica, San Francisco, New York (NC, WA, CA, CA, NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering team at a leading entertainment company, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of media technology. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and develop innovative solutions that enhance user experiences across various platforms. Collaborating with a diverse team, you will utilize your expertise in JVM languages and cloud technologies to build scalable, secure systems. This role offers the chance to impact millions globally while working in an inclusive environment that fosters creativity and continuous learning. Embrace the opportunity to drive technological advancements in a renowned industry player.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with JVM languages and cloud providers.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support stateful microservices in a cloud environment.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with stakeholders on technical decisions.

Skills

Java

Scala

Kotlin

Agile methodologies

Microservices

Cloud Computing

OOP best practices

FP best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Terraform

Job description

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally.

The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.

Here are a few reasons why you’d love working here:

• Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
• Reach, Scale & Impact: Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories across platforms like Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and more, impacting millions globally.
• Innovation: We develop groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry standards and solve complex technical problems.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for simplifying and streamlining services within the Identity organization. You will make technical and architectural decisions, influence the team’s roadmap, and collaborate across Product, Project Management, and Engineering.

You will be part of an inclusive, dynamic engineering organization grounded in agile practices, CI/CD, and collaboration, committed to quality and continuous learning. The Identity Engineering team delivers Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across Disney properties, building high-traffic, globally replicated systems integral to user experiences.

The Identity Platform Consolidation squad ensures APIs are stable, performant, and secure, meeting broad business needs while maintaining modern security standards. We collaborate across Disney to deliver improved solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support stateful microservices and lambdas in a multi-region cloud environment.
• Utilize Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban for planning and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineers to enhance their technical skills and professional profiles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and communicate technical decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience with JVM languages such as Java, Scala, or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of OOP and FP best practices.
• Experience with AWS, Terraform, and infrastructure as code.

Compensation

The salary range varies by location, e.g., Seattle, WA and New York, NY: $142,516 - $191,180; Santa Monica: $136,038 - $182,490; San Francisco: $148,994 - $199,870. Compensation includes base pay, bonuses, incentives, and benefits, adjusted for location and experience.

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