Software Engineer - Java

5014 Disney Streaming Technology LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of medical benefits

Financial benefits

Long-term incentive units

Job summary

5014 Disney Streaming Technology LLC is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Data Ingestion & Data Store (DIDS) Team in New York, NY. You will collaborate with engineers and product managers to create scalable and stable systems, while responsible for writing and optimizing code.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in software engineering, is proficient in Java and another OOP language, and possesses strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience using source control systems.
• Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Write code to implement new features or optimize existing services.
• Test code through various means.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Proficient in Java

Experience with OOP languages

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of caching technologies

Experience using CI/CD pipelines

Design backend architectures

Education

BA/BS degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kafka

Job description

Job Summary

The Data Ingestion & Data Store (DIDS) Team is part of the derivative authority distribution platform (ADDP), which derives new types based on business rules and consumer needs. The DIDS team is responsible for ingesting data from root authorities and making it available for both offline and online transformation. As a Software Engineer on the team, you will collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and product managers to find the best solution for our viewers. You will be responsible for building high-performance, stable, and scalable systems in which the code is easy to read, well tested, and adheres to best practices.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Write code to implement new features or optimize existing services.
• Test code through various means: unit tests, integration tests, performance tests, etc.
• Participate in the code review process by providing feedback on pull requests.
• Participate in on-call rotation, supporting systems and services during production incidents.
• Actively participate in team ceremonies and activities like stand‑ups, scrum‑ceremonies, high‑level architecture discussions and breakdown and estimation of tasks.

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficient in Java and at least one other OOP language such as Kotlin, Scala, Python, Go, JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience using source control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Able to design backend architectures.
• Knowledge of caching technologies.
• Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, databases, etc.).
• Strong understanding of design patterns and principles.
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to share knowledge with team members and others at Disney.
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying and scaling within a cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, etc.).
• Experience with functional programming patterns.
• Experience with Datadog, New Relic or similar application monitoring software.
• Interacting with relational databases as well as NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of async programming models (events, callbacks, promises, async/await).
• Understanding of source control concepts and exposure to Git.
• Build and deployment technologies such as Jenkins and Docker.

Compensation & Benefits

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $123,000 - $165,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and 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.

Employment type: Full time. Primary location: New York, NY, USA.