Software Engineer II - Data Transformation

The DTT Team is part of the derivative authority distribution platform (ADDP), which derives new types based on business rules and consumer needs. It serves as the primary metadata catalog source for the Browse experience.

As a Software Engineer on the team, you would collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and product managers to find the best solution for our viewers. You would be responsible for building high-performance, stable, and scalable systems, where the code is easy to read, well-tested, and adheres to best practices.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Write code to implement new features or optimize existing services.
• Test code through various means: unit tests, integration tests, performance tests, etc.
• Participate in the code review process by providing feedback on pull requests
• Participate in on-call rotation, supporting systems and services during production incidents.
• Actively participate in team ceromancies and activities like stand-ups, scrum-ceremonies, high-level architecture discussions and breakdown and estimation of tasks.

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering
• Proficient in Java and at least one other OOP language such as Kotlin, Scala, Python, Go, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience using source control systems and CI/CD pipelines.
• Able to design backend architectures.
• Knowledge of caching technologies.
• Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, databases, etc.)
• Strong understanding of design patterns and principles.
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to share your knowledge with team members and others at Disney.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience deploying and scaling within a cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, etc.).
• Experience with functional programming patterns.

Experience with:

• Datadog, New Relic or similar application monitoring software
• Interacting with relational databases as well as NoSQL databases
• Understanding of async programming models (events, callbacks, promises, async/await)
• Understanding of source control concepts and exposure to Git
• Build and deployment technologies such as Jenkins and Docker

Required Education

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical experience.

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $123,000 - $165,000 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.

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. The Product & Data Engineering team is responsible for end to end development for Disney's world-class consumer-facing products, including streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, and digital products & experiences across ESPN, Marvel, Disney Studios, NatGeo, and ABC News. The team drives innovation at scale for millions of consumers around the world across Apple, Android, Smart TVs, game consoles, and the web, with our platforms powering core experiences like personalization, search, messaging and data. A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology * Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. * Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day - from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. * Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. The Data Transformation team builds systems that provide data to teams across Disney Streaming. We implement reliable services that deliver data that helps power user experiences for Disney Streaming clients including Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+, across web, mobile, and living room devices., About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology: At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we're blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide-ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love. Disney's ability to marry world-class technology with one-of-a-kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology . Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.