Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

About the Role & Team

We're seeking a skilled full stack developer to service our International Media Application portfolio in APAC and EMEA overseeing all aspects of application development lifecycle from concept to delivery.

In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to make a significant impact within The Walt Disney Company by collaborating with Business, Product and Technical teams in developing best in class broadcast related applications.

What You Will Do
• Design and develop highly scalable software systems and applications.
• Lead and undertake pre-release testing of developed applications.
• Maintain design documentation to facilitate QA and Technical Support Handover functions.
• Participate in conceiving and setting the architectural direction for development technical stacks and related backend components.
• SME with regards application builds and ''go-to'' person for less experienced developers, providing technical mentorship and oversight.
• Adhere to Disney Infosec policies with regards application builds and integration.
• Recommends improvements to processes, technology, and interfaces that improve the efficiency of the application and team.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Experience in design, development, and implementation of highly scalable, high-volume applications.
• Experience in Java development and application management.
• Experience designing APIs, Webservices from scratch as well as designing APIs that extend existing frameworks while maintaining established patterns and architecture.
• Expertise in HTTPS and REST web services, and standard methodologies.
• Deep knowledge and experience of managing, orchestrating, and monitoring distributed production systems.

The Perks
• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney's two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation – enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8j5b9-3-139-85-161-42 in your application.