Senior Software Engineer, Quality Engineering

Job Overview

Join The Walt Disney Company as a Senior Software Engineer in Quality Engineering, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Disney's media and entertainment platforms. This position is based in Santa Monica, CA, and offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers Disney's worldwide content production and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Build Scalable Solutions: Develop solutions that scale and perform, identifying opportunities to improve systems and services with each iteration.
• Test Automation: Own the development and maintenance of test automation frameworks, execution environments, build systems, and reporting tools.
• Technical Leadership: Drive the development of components through your work and that of more junior engineers, providing mentorship and support.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product and development teams to implement full-stack quality solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation for end-user consumption and project contributors.
• Problem Solving: Investigate and resolve framework, tool, or environmental issues affecting services.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in software development, including automated testing of front-end and back-end services.
• Skills: Proficient in object-oriented design and programming languages such as Python, Node.js, or Java. Experience with test automation and unit testing frameworks.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Tools: Familiarity with SDLC tools like Jira and Confluence, and version control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), mobile application development, and testing.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and web accessibility fundamentals.
• Experience with Kafka, Amazon SQS, Kinesis, Docker, Kubernetes, and continuous integration/delivery systems.
• Experience writing Gherkin Syntax for automated test scenarios.

Why Join Us?

• Innovation: Be part of a team that develops groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms.
• Impact: Contribute to platforms that delight millions of consumers every day, from Disney+ to ESPN.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Work in a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees are valued and respected.

About The Organization

Engineering Services at Disney designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers Disney's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, ensuring high-quality standards across web, mobile, and media applications.

Location

This position is based in Santa Monica, CA, and requires on-site work.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is €136,100 to €199,800 per year, with additional benefits including medical insurance, financial benefits, and potential bonuses.