Senior Software Developer - AWS / Platform

The Walt Disney Company

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Monica, CAGlendale, CANew York, NYSeattle, WASan Francisco, CA
Salary: $141,900–$190,300 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Dec 31, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $178k

This role $166k

$114k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $166k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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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 183 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$198,800 across 179 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Developer - AWS / Platform

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As a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer at Disney Streaming, you will join the Production Platform Foundations team in an on-site role focusing on AWS. Your primary responsibilities include designing and building automation tools to enable secure, compliant self-service practices for internal teams, while also providing technical guidance on cloud architecture and deployment strategies. You will troubleshoot IAM permissions, champion security standards, and offer recommendations for service design and deployments. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in software engineering with a strong background in AWS, including hands-on experience with Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Docker. Proficiency in Python, Unix/Linux systems, and operational troubleshooting tools is essential. Familiarity with AI, SSL certificate management, and general networking concepts is beneficial but not required. This role demands clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across various teams within the organization.

Skills

AWS Terraform GitHub Actions Python Docker Unix/Linux CI/CD IAM Jenkins

What you'll do

Design and build automation tools for self-service deployment in AWS environments.
Implement and champion best practices and security standards for cloud operations.
Troubleshoot and manage IAM permissions to ensure secure user access and workloads.
Provide guidance on service design and deployment strategies for development teams.
Own initiatives and contribute to future solution designs and planning processes.
Serve as a go-to technical resource, collaborating across levels and cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

5+ years of professional software engineering experience in backend development.
Extensive hands-on experience with AWS and cloud security/IAM administration.
Proficiency in deployment tools like Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Spinnaker.
Strong skills in Python, database management, and API building.
Experience with Docker, Unix/Linux systems, and operational troubleshooting techniques.
Clear communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Familiarity with containerization concepts and AWS networking constructs.

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