Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack

Job-Zusammenfassung:

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. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. 

• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems.

Within DE&E Product & Technology, the Ad Platforms team is responsible for creating and scaling innovative global advertising solutions by building mission-critical tools and workflows to support addressable & linear ad sales, traffic, marketing, and ad serving. Being part of the DE&E Product & Technology team is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be a part of what is next.

This role is a part of the OMS Engineering team within the DE&E Ad Platforms organization. We strive to be a diverse team, passionate about great technology applied creatively to solve complex business problems. We are a motivated team that is committed to lifelong learning and improving, both in and out of the office. We strive to be flexible and adaptable to change both in how we execute projects and, in the technologies, we use to deliver our solutions. We care about the details because every pixel, every line of code, and every user interaction with our products determines whether we are delivering on our commitment to producing the very best products possible. You’ll be joining a talented team that works interdependently toward aggressive goals to deliver technically sound solutions. We work to ensure that we share both accountability and credit as a team. We often include our users as part of our team and we work to connect with them on a human level, understanding their world, so we can deliver software that they love to use.

Job Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will spearhead the development of the OMS system, guiding its technical direction and ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions. You'll translate business requirements into efficient features while championing engineering best practices and agile principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust microservices using Java, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL, and cloud infrastructure technologies.

• Oversee full software development lifecycle: requirements, design, build, test, and maintain.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that align with business goals.

• Mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and promote coding standards.

• Stay updated on technology trends to ensure continuous innovation.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges to ensure system stability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related technical field.

• 7+ years of experience in web application development or software engineering in a large enterprise environment using modern frameworks with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud infrastructure technologies (Terraform, AWS, K8S, Spinnaker, IAM, ALB, etc…).

• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and databases.

• Proficiency in Agile and Lean methodologies with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.

• Experience with AI tools, digital advertising, and modern UI frameworks (HTML/CSS/React).

• Passion for Disney’s storytelling legacy and curiosity for innovation.

• Experience building Order Management Systems supporting Quote-to-Cash, and past experience working on Design Systems

The hiring range for this position in Seattle, Washington and New York, NY is $159,500 to $213,900 per year. Santa Monica, CA is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, San Francisco, CA is $166,800 to $223,600 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.