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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Walt Disney Studios - **Location:** Glendale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,700.0 - $208,700.0 - **Contract:** Franchise - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Information Systems, Data Structures, Data Stores, Relational Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Github, Spring Framework, Junit, MariaDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Open Source Technology, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Performance Testing, Software Application Delivery, Caching, AWS Lambda, Firebase, Backend, Gitlab, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, AWS Fargate, Software Coding, Docker - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27938296/Lead-Software-Engineer-California-Glendale-1015 ## About the Role * A minimum of 7 years related work experience in backend development or software engineering in a large enterprise environment using Java/Docker/Spring Framework. * Comfortable working in an agile environment * A visionary who motivates teams to excel and fosters creativity, consistently driving excellence in all endeavors * An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging * Familiar with [add required technologies here], with a desire to further develop technical expertise in data engineering tools, methodologies, and emerging technologies * Possess AWS managed service solution design and implementation experience * Strong experience with AWS related services such as ECS, S3, Lambdas, and RDS. * Ability to thrive within a fast-paced software application delivery, and product launch environment. * Hands On Knowledge on Design Patterns, and Data Structures. * Be able to demonstrate significant experience working with relational databases, and NoSQL data stores. * Have a strong interest in open source technology. * Possess good communication skills and enjoy mentoring and helping others to succeed as a team. Required Education: * Bachelor's or foreign equivalent Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience Preferred Qualifications & Skills: * Knowledge of performance testing and application profiling. * Experience with AI tools such as RAG, Cursor, Github MCP, MariaDB MCP. * 7+ Java experience, Spring Framework. * Experience with AWS Suite (Service Management and Deployments, EC2 and ECS Containers, Elastic Search Caching, S3, Fargate, Lambdas, DynamoDB, MariaDB/MySQL, Kinesis, Developer Tools). * Experience with jUnit Testing (Familiarity with jUnit 5 Preferred). * Familiarity with Firebase Test Lab, Sauce Labs Test Cloud. * Experience with GitLab, GitHub, GitHub Co-Pilot, Cursor. ## Description * End to end ownership of backend Java services: ideate, review design, build, code-review, test, load-test, launch, monitor performance. * Collaborate with other team members (including senior engineers, product owners, TPMs, and other business units) to achieve product and business requirements. * Develop effective solutions, lead code reviews, hands-on development to lead and drive quality, and maintain application stability. * Lead code reviews and provide leadership and direction to junior engineers while developing high engineering standards. * Write complex programs, analyze code changes and suggest improvements. * Check-in valuable, clean code on a daily basis that adds new features and capabilities. * Create reference implementations for the purpose of mentoring and leading more junior staff (when required). * Own the analysis, design, program, debugging, and modifications of software improvements and/or new products used in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related computer programs * Lead projects that may be used in commercial and end-user applications or focus on software and tools supporting infrastructure and technology platforms * Work typically involves large or highly sophisticated software programs and systems * Possess an in-depth knowledge of current backend programming language and technologies, with strong skills in writing code and completing programming tasks * May perform or lead testing and debugging of applications, identifying innovative solutions * Conceive, design, develop, test, and implement software components, fixes, improvements, and/or new systems and applications * Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications * Help engage around the estimation and planning of highly sophisticated scalable projects and their budget allocations * You will be expected to stay up to date with emerging technologies so you can make informed recommendations ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)