Sr Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Remote Actively hiring
Remote, USA · New York, NY Posted 23 days ago $148,700–$199,400 / year
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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Real-Time and Event-Driven Systems team at Disney+, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java/Spring Boot to support data-driven applications across ABC News and Disney platforms. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building event-driven services with Kafka, optimizing SQL Server and MongoDB databases, and troubleshooting complex issues in production environments. You will collaborate closely with product owners, QA, and operations teams in an Agile setting, ensuring system performance and reliability during live broadcasts and special events. The role requires experience with Java/Spring Boot, Kafka, SQL Server, MongoDB, and React for frontend development, as well as a strong background in designing backend services and APIs in enterprise environments. Ideal candidates will have experience working on systems where data accuracy and real-time processing are critical, supporting high-visibility broadcasts and ensuring reliable data delivery during live events.

Skills

Java Spring Boot Kafka SQL Server MongoDB React CI/CD Agile Git Docker Kubernetes AWS GitHub Copilot Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Design and develop backend services and APIs using Java/Spring Boot to support real-time data systems.
  • Build event-driven services and data pipelines using Kafka for ingesting and processing external data in real time.
  • Optimize data tiers and processing logic with SQL Server and MongoDB to ensure system performance and reliability.
  • Lead troubleshooting of technical issues across production systems, including APIs, databases, and user interfaces.
  • Participate in live event preparation and support, ensuring accurate data delivery during high-profile broadcasts.
  • Drive modernization of legacy systems by migrating them to a service-oriented architecture.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience in an enterprise environment.
  • Experience designing and implementing backend services using Java/Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
  • Proficiency with relational databases (SQL) and NoSQL data stores like MongoDB.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
  • Experience leading technical efforts through the full development lifecycle.
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across multiple interconnected systems.
  • Experience working with event-driven or messaging systems such as Kafka.

Market check

Salary context

This $148,700–$199,400 range sits above 49% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$135,650–$209,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$195,250

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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