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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** The Walt Disney Company - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $148,700.0 - $199,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Lisp (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Software Applications, JIRA, Clojure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Design of User Interfaces, Monitoring of Systems, Cloud Services, Rxjava, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Spinnaker, TypeScript, Datadog, Data Logging, Istio, Large Language Models, Git, Cloudformation, Kotlin, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Glasgow Haskell Compiler, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7afabd11-2496-4ecc-89a7-ab62c9561b12 ## About the Role * Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Computer Engineering or similar field. * 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on Functional Programming Scala stacks. * Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and Kubernetes for container orchestration. * Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and Event-Driven Architecture. * Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. * Experience with: - Functional Programming Languages - Scala (preferred) using ZIO, Cats, Cats Effect - Others considered - Modern RX Java, Kotlin, Clojure/Lisp, Haskell, OCaml, Elm, Typescript Effect * AWS, Cloudformation, Terraform or similar technologies. * Experience in Istio and Spinnaker * Full software development lifecycle experience - including maintenance after release. * Experience in Agile software development practices and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jira) Preferred Qualifications * Solid understanding of distributed systems and how to design and scale them. * Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and modern development tools. * Experience in building observability solutions using tools like Datadog, including tagging, metrics, and logging. #DISNEYTECH ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable and efficient software solutions using Functional Programming Style Scala and other backend languages. You will work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, containerization, distributed systems, and observability. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in full-stack development, modern DevOps practices, and experience working with cloud-native technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes., * Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient software applications using Scala and other backend languages. * Cloud Infrastructure: Utilize AWS services (CFN, EC2, Lambda, S3, Dynamo, etc.) to deploy and manage applications in the cloud. * Containerization & Orchestration: Implement containerized solutions using Docker, deploy and manage services on Kubernetes. * Distributed Systems: Design and build distributed systems that are fault-tolerant, highly available, and scalable. Understand concepts such as event-driven architecture, microservices, and data consistency. * Observability & Monitoring: Implement and maintain observability best practices, including tagging, metrics, and logging to provide comprehensive visibility into system performance. Use tools like Datadog to monitor the health and performance of applications in real-time. * Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, UI/UX designers, and DevOps engineers to define requirements, design systems, and deliver features. * Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, maintainable, and testable code while following best practices for software development. Perform code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers on and offshore. * Problem-Solving & Innovation: Tackle complex technical challenges and continuously seek opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.AI Best Practices: Follow team's best practices regarding the safe use of LLMs and suggest improvements as appropriate. ## Related Videos - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Get started with securing your cloud-native Java microservices applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/123-get-started-with-securing-your-cloud-native-java-microservices-applications) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)