Senior Software Engineer - Java Backend

Senior Software Engineer - Java BackendApply Now Apply Later Job ID 10122560 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Date postedAug. 12, 2025Job Summary: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 we think 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: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ESPN Bet. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people novation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.As a member of the Interactive Platform Engineering team within the Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Division you will be part of a fast paced, passionate team that builds and maintains complex, high throughput systems in the interactive gaming and personalization space . These systems support flagship Disney products including ESPN on mobile and web, and ESPN Fantasy Football. You will be challenged to help the team efficiently maintain , enhance and scale platforms that serve millions of Disney users every this role, you will :Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions for one of the most visible platforms in the sports world.Help evolve and scale a platform that supports mission-critical communication for millions of users daily .Collaborate closely with product and technical leaders to translate business needs into scalable, maintainable systems.Gain and/or apply mastery of Java, Spring, RESTful APIs, event streaming, AWS, and other industry leading high scale technologies for high throughput distributed systemGain and/or apply mastery of relevant NoSQL technologies to optimize our overall performanceWork on performance-optimized infrastructure that handles traffic volumes few engineers ever encounterFeed your thirst for learning new skills and technology as part of the larger DEE T organizationCome help shape the future of interactive platforms underpinning Disney products used by millions of users every day!What You Will Do:Collaborate with other teams to develop estimates, roadmaps, and workflow processes to achieve strategic company objectivesOwn the concept, design, implementation, and maintenance of complex technical projects that anticipate the needs of the business for years to comeBuild consensus and influence decisions through well-reasoned research and explanationsSolve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the businessWrite efficient, reliable, and testable codeReview, analyze, and optimize code for readability, reliability, and performanceDesign and implement automated code and system testsInstrument, monitor , and support live operations of systems your team ownsTroubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across company platformsManage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environmentWork autonomously with minimal technical supervisionBe a subject matter expert for your teamWhat You Will Bring:Basic QualificationsMinimum of 5 + year s of professional experienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experienceDeep understanding of the Java programming language and object-oriented programmingProven ability to solve challenging technical problemsProven ability to learn new technology and/or complex systemsHand on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar cloud serviceExcellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiencesPreferred qualifications:Master's Degree in Computer ScienceSelf-starter with proven ability to deliver high quality software in a pragmatic fashionDemonstratable experience using MongoDB or other NoSQL databasesExperience implementing and optimizing dev - ops workflows and related technologiesExperience implementing and optimizing complex cloud software installations and infrastructureExtensive experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar cloud serviceExperience working on highly scalable, real-time software platforms#DISNEYTECHThe hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $138,900 to $186,200 per year and in Seattle, WA is $145,400 to $195,000 per year. 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.About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world’s most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.Disney’s ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.About The Walt Disney Company:The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology .Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.Lead Solutions Engineer Santa Monica, California, United States / Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Raleigh, North Carolina, United States / New York, New York, United States / Orlando, Florida, United States / Glendale, California, United States / The Woodlands, Texas, United States / San Francisco, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States / Burbank, California, United States / Morrisville, North Carolina, United StatesDisability Accommodation For Employment ApplicationsThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. 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Created: 2025-09-25