Software Engineer II - Full Stack (React, Java/SpringBoot, AWS)

Job Description

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology

At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we are constantly reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Our team is responsible for evolving our streaming and digital products, powering worldwide advertising and distribution, and delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Software Engineer II to join our team and contribute to the technical design, implementation, and improvement of services within the Content Metadata domain. This role involves building and maintaining scalable web applications and services across the full stack, from the database to the user interface.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications and services across the full stack, including responsive user interfaces and APIs within a complex microservice architecture.
• Utilize technologies such as React, Java/SpringBoot, MySQL, Postgres, AWS native resources (Lambda, Kinesis, DynamoDB, S3, SNS, SQS), Terraform, and GraphQL.
• Write clean, robust, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices in software development, including unit testing and continuous integration.
• Collaborate with team members to solve problems, perform on-call duties, and resolve issues promptly.
• Monitor application performance and implement continuous improvements to ensure high availability, scalability, and low latency.
• Work closely with designers, product managers, and other engineers to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver features that meet business needs.
• Take ambiguous or conflicting requirements and bring clarity by proposing different solutions and communicating concrete and concise trade-offs.
• Engage actively in team meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes, contributing insights and experience to drive project success.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java & Python, React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with event or pub/sub driven architecture (Kafka, Kinesis).
• Experience with AWS (Lambda, Kinesis, SQS/SNS, DynamoDB, etc.).
• Deep understanding of core CS fundamentals, including OOP, data structures, and algorithms.

Location

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

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $112,600 - $151,000 per year. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Join us at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology and be part of a team that is changing the world of streaming video, delivering magical experiences to millions of people worldwide.