Lead Software Engineer - Data Streaming/Integration Platforms

The Walt Disney Company

Hybrid Actively hiring
Bristol, CT · New York, NY Posted 16 days ago $155,700–$208,700 / year
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TL;DR

As a Lead Software Engineer on the Data Streaming/Integration Platforms team, you will design and develop highly scalable cloud-based event-streaming and integration solutions using Java and Spring Boot microservices. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying and managing cloud resources with Terraform, enhancing messaging platforms like Apache Kafka, and building custom integrations with third-party systems. You will also mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and champion best practices in cost-efficient architecture and maintainable design. This role requires extensive experience in AWS, including EKS for container orchestration, and a strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure performance, reliability, and observability across distributed systems.

Skills

AWS Terraform CI/CD Spring Boot Java Apache Kafka Amazon EKS Infrastructure as Code Python PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Design and develop highly scalable cloud-based event-streaming platforms.
  • Enhance Spring Boot/Java microservices for platform administration and operation.
  • Build integration services connecting enterprise products with third-party systems.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and conduct code reviews.
  • Ensure performance, reliability, and observability across all platforms.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on Java and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Extensive hands-on experience designing and supporting cloud solutions in AWS, including Amazon EKS.
  • Advanced proficiency in Terraform for provisioning and automating cloud resources.
  • Expertise in administering, deploying, and optimizing Apache Kafka messaging platforms.
  • Proficient in Spring Boot / Java development with a focus on microservices architecture.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across geographically distributed teams.

Market check

Salary context

This $155,700–$208,700 range sits above 41% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$158,400–$225,100

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$154,250–$211,650

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 118 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,900–$190,300 across 110 roles with salary data.

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