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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Java - **Company:** The Walt Disney Company - **Location:** Glendale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,200.0 - $204,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Accounting Systems, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SAP Integration Solutions, Grafana, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Asynchronous Programming, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C04C5D2A68674AE2BB340E140B299E45/job/ ## About the Role * Enjoy working with teams of talented and passionate people * Have excellent communication skills * Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles * Have the curiosity and interests in how content goes from inception to consumers * Employ positive thinking and are able to work constructively in a diverse team setting * Enjoy transforming business strategy into innovative products & platforms * Value learning and being exposed to new experiences * Love working in a startup culture * Find Media & Entertainment industry fascinating, * BS in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). * 7+ years of software engineering experience with proven leadership in designing and delivering large-scale, fault-tolerant systems. * Expertise in Java and frameworks such as Spring, plus experience with RESTful API design. * Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming models and distributed systems using Apache Kafka * Hands-on experience with AWS services (EKS, SQS, RDS, MSK, etc). * Proficiency in CI/CD methodology and best practices for testing and code quality. * Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and influence decisions across teams. * Passion for mentoring and working in collaborative, diverse environments. Preferred Skills * Experience with financial or accounting systems and SAP integrations. * Knowledge of observability tools and performance tuning for high-throughput applications. * Familiarity with security and compliance standards in enterprise environments. ## Description As a Lead Software Engineer on Disney's Content Platforms team, you will architect and deliver resilient, scalable systems that power accounting workflows for payments to content creators and rights holders across Disney Movies and TV. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic influence-transforming business requirements into innovative solutions that support Disney's global content monetization ecosystem. You will collaborate across engineering, product, and finance teams to ensure our platforms meet the highest standards of performance, security, and reliability., * Technical Leadership: Set engineering standards, review code, and guide design decisions to ensure quality and maintainability. * System Expertise: Maintain deep knowledge of core accounting systems and their integration with upstream and downstream services. * Architecture & Scalability: Drive platform performance, resiliency, and scalability for high-volume, mission-critical applications. * Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with product managers and stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver solutions spanning multiple teams. * Strategic Influence: Contribute to technical strategy, roadmap planning, and adoption of emerging technologies. * Mentorship: Coach engineers on advanced technical topics and foster a culture of continuous learning. * Innovation: Research and evangelize modern architecture patterns, cloud-native practices, and automation strategies. * Incident Leadership: Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex, cross-functional issues. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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