Senior Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and deploy scalable software solutions using Scala and backend languages, leveraging AWS and Kubernetes within Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology. This role is based on site in New York, NY, and pairs technical leadership with hands-on development to deliver robust media and entertainment platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient software applications using Scala and other server-side languages.
• Leverage AWS components such as CloudFormation, EC2, Lambda, S3, and Dynamo to deploy and manage cloud-based applications.
• Build containerized workloads with Docker and operate services on Kubernetes.
• Architect distributed systems that are fault-tolerant, highly available, and scalable, incorporating event-driven design, microservices, and data consistency considerations.
• Establish observability through tagging, metrics, and logs, and use Datadog to monitor real-time health and performance of applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and DevOps engineers to define requirements, design systems, and deliver features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, conducting code reviews and mentoring junior engineers on and offshore.
• Address complex technical challenges and continuously seek improvements in performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Adhere to team best practices for the safe use of large language models and propose enhancements when appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of software development experience, with a focus on functional programming with Scala stacks.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and Event-Driven Architecture.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Scala using ZIO, Cats, and Cats Effect; also proficient with Java and Kotlin; familiarity with AWS tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform or similar technologies; experience with Istio and Spinnaker; full software development lifecycle including post-release maintenance; Agile practices and version control systems such as Git and Jira.

Technologies

• Scala
• AWS
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Datadog
• CloudFormation
• EC2
• Lambda
• S3
• Dynamo
• Terraform
• Istio
• Spinnaker
• Java
• Kotlin
• ZIO
• Cats
• Cats Effect
• Git
• Jira

Compensation

Salary: USD 148,700 - 199,400 per year

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units
• Other benefits

Why you may want to join

• Building the future of Disney’s media: Technologists design and build products and platforms powering media, advertising, and distribution for years to come.
• Reach, Scale & Impact: Disney’s technology and products serve as a key gateway for fans to connect with brands and stories across Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and more, reaching millions globally.
• Innovation: Development of groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve distinctive technical challenges.