Senior Software Engineer

Job Posting Title:Senior Software EngineerReq ID:10080708Job Description:OverviewOn any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.A few reasons why we think you’d love working here:Building the future of Disney’s Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API’s and mobile applications that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses.Reach and Scale: The products and platforms... this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.About the OrganizationEngineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology’s worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team is responsible for validating all work before it goes to production, this includes software: web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer facing products and more. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Job SummaryEngineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology’s worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more. As a member of our team, you will strive to accomplish the following goals: Contributing to the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with DE&E Technology engineering teams. Owning the development and maintenance of two or more functional areas of core test automation, execution environments, build systems and tooling used across multiple products . Contributing the successful design & implementation of one or more project features .Providing strategic input on future initiatives with stakeholders and other engineers. Contributing to and collecting data to inform Key Performance Indicators used for defining project statuses and effectiveness. Check-in valuable, clean code daily that adds new features and capabilities. Becoming a member of our Quality Engineering team, increasing quality through innovation, automated test creation, curiosity and thoughtful debate.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree or the foreign equivalent in Computer Science5+ years of progressive experience in a software development (SDE)Proficient in object-oriented design and expertise with one of the following programming languages: Python, Node/JavaScript, Java Experience with test automation and unit testing frameworks Excellent problem-solving skills. Excellent collaboration skills and ability to use standard software development lifecycle (SDLC) tools such as Jira and Confluence, and version control systems. Experience leading one to two teams in technical solutioning Strong verbal and written communication skills. Highly motivated, self-starting individual Preferred Qualifications Experience shipping a production Python, Flask or Django application Experience in mobile application development and testing Experience with developing applications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) Experience working with Agile methodologies Working knowledge of web accessibility fundamentals Experience with Kafka, Amazon SQS, and Kinesis Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems Experience writing Gherkin Syntax to facilitate the development of automated test scenarios Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms (e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services) Experience with test suite/case/run management tools (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.) The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles is $140,000 to $157,700 per year, in San Francisco is $160,000 to 172,700 and in New York City or Seattle is $150,000 to $165,200 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours ,scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also 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.Job Posting Segment:Technology (DTC)Job Posting Primary Business:Engineering Services (DTC) - DNUPrimary Job Posting Category:Software EngineerEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Santa Monica, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - 2411 W Olive Ave, USA - CA - Market St, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the Americas, USA - WA - 925 4th AveDate Posted:2024-04-23SummaryLocation: Santa Monica, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Burbank, CA, USA; New York, NY, USAType: Full time

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