Job Description
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience crafting backend architectures and delivering backend applications in a production environment with a strong understanding of design patterns and principles
Expertise in functional programming patterns and experience building RESTful services using Scala APIs
Understanding of async programming models (events, callbacks, promises, async/await) and threading/concurrency
Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Jenkins and Docker
Knowledge of caching technologies, source control systems and concepts, CI/CD pipelines; exposure to Git
Experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, etc.), public cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud), and observability tools for metrics, logging, and monitoring (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, Grafana)
Knowledge of AGILE/Scrum practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-learner, independent, excellent problem-solving skills
Benefits
The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA and in New York City, NY is $142,516 to $1+1,180 per year; the hiring range for this position in Santa Monica/Burbank/Glendale/L.A., California and in Bristol, Connecticut is $136,038 to $182,4+0; and the hiring range for this position in San Francisco, California is $148,++4 to $1++,870 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
Responsibilities
Work with a team of engineers to build high-performance, stable, scalable systems to be deployed in an enterprise setting
Lead high-level architecture discussions and planning sessions; participate in the code review process and the on-call rotation
Author and review technical proposals and root cause analyses
Provide mentoring and advice for other specialists
Aid the DSS technical community through presentations, tech talks, and other knowledge-sharing efforts
Job description
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology encompasses the teams behind the Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, and Star+ streaming services within Disney’s Entertainment & ESPN Technology group. We sit at the intersection between entertainment, sports, and technology and seek to connect viewers with the stories they love, while pushing the streaming industry forward with consumer-first innovation.
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Playback Services team within the Media Engineering organization. The team builds highly available, high throughput services that are essential to delivering quality content to our subscribers. We are responsible for the backend of media playback, facilitating media selection, device customization, and anti-piracy technologies. If you enjoy streaming media, are interested in live sports and entertainment, or just want to join a fast-growing team that plays a meaningful role in the core functionality of our streaming products, then this team is for you!
Responsibilities
• Work with a team of engineers to build high-performance, stable, scalable systems to be deployed in an enterprise setting
• Lead high-level architecture discussions and planning sessions; participate in the code review process and the on-call rotation
• Author and review technical proposals and root cause analyses
• Provide mentoring and advice for other specialists
• Aid the DSS technical community through presentations, tech talks, and other knowledge-sharing efforts
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience crafting backend architectures and delivering backend applications in a production environment with a strong understanding of design patterns and principles.
• Expertise in functional programming patterns and experience building RESTful services using Scala APIs
• Understanding of async programming models (events, callbacks, promises, async/await) and threading/concurrency
• Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Jenkins and Docker
• Knowledge of caching technologies, source control systems and concepts, CI/CD pipelines; exposure to Git
• Experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, etc.), public cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud), and observability tools for metrics, logging, and monitoring (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, Grafana)
• Knowledge of AGILE/Scrum practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-learner, independent, excellent problem-solving skills
#DISNEYTECH
The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA and in New York City, NY is $142,516 to $1+1,180 per year; the hiring range for this position in Santa Monica/Burbank/Glendale/L.A., California and in Bristol, Connecticut is $136,038 to $182,4+0; and the hiring range for this position in San Francisco, California is $148,++4 to $1++,870 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience crafting backend architectures and delivering backend applications in a production environment with a strong understanding of design patterns and principles
Expertise in functional programming patterns and experience building RESTful services using Scala APIs
Understanding of async programming models (events, callbacks, promises, async/await) and threading/concurrency
Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Jenkins and Docker
Knowledge of caching technologies, source control systems and concepts, CI/CD pipelines; exposure to Git
Experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, etc.), public cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud), and observability tools for metrics, logging, and monitoring (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, Grafana)
Knowledge of AGILE/Scrum practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-learner, independent, excellent problem-solving skills
Benefits
The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA and in New York City, NY is $142,516 to $1+1,180 per year; the hiring range for this position in Santa Monica/Burbank/Glendale/L.A., California and in Bristol, Connecticut is $136,038 to $182,4+0; and the hiring range for this position in San Francisco, California is $148,++4 to $1++,870 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
Responsibilities
Work with a team of engineers to build high-performance, stable, scalable systems to be deployed in an enterprise setting
Lead high-level architecture discussions and planning sessions; participate in the code review process and the on-call rotation
Author and review technical proposals and root cause analyses
Provide mentoring and advice for other specialists
Aid the DSS technical community through presentations, tech talks, and other knowledge-sharing efforts
Job description
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology encompasses the teams behind the Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+, and Star+ streaming services within Disney’s Entertainment & ESPN Technology group. We sit at the intersection between entertainment, sports, and technology and seek to connect viewers with the stories they love, while pushing the streaming industry forward with consumer-first innovation.
Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Playback Services team within the Media Engineering organization. The team builds highly available, high throughput services that are essential to delivering quality content to our subscribers. We are responsible for the backend of media playback, facilitating media selection, device customization, and anti-piracy technologies. If you enjoy streaming media, are interested in live sports and entertainment, or just want to join a fast-growing team that plays a meaningful role in the core functionality of our streaming products, then this team is for you!
Responsibilities
• Work with a team of engineers to build high-performance, stable, scalable systems to be deployed in an enterprise setting
• Lead high-level architecture discussions and planning sessions; participate in the code review process and the on-call rotation
• Author and review technical proposals and root cause analyses
• Provide mentoring and advice for other specialists
• Aid the DSS technical community through presentations, tech talks, and other knowledge-sharing efforts
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience crafting backend architectures and delivering backend applications in a production environment with a strong understanding of design patterns and principles.
• Expertise in functional programming patterns and experience building RESTful services using Scala APIs
• Understanding of async programming models (events, callbacks, promises, async/await) and threading/concurrency
• Experience with build and deployment technologies such as Jenkins and Docker
• Knowledge of caching technologies, source control systems and concepts, CI/CD pipelines; exposure to Git
• Experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, etc.), public cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud), and observability tools for metrics, logging, and monitoring (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, Grafana)
• Knowledge of AGILE/Scrum practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-learner, independent, excellent problem-solving skills
#DISNEYTECH
The hiring range for this position in Seattle, WA and in New York City, NY is $142,516 to $1+1,180 per year; the hiring range for this position in Santa Monica/Burbank/Glendale/L.A., California and in Bristol, Connecticut is $136,038 to $182,4+0; and the hiring range for this position in San Francisco, California is $148,++4 to $1++,870 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Software Engineer |Scala position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
