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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Walt Disney Studios
- **Location:** Glendale, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $144,100.0 - $193,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Accounting Systems, Software Quality, Code Review, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SAP Integration Solutions, Grafana, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Asynchronous Programming, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28105881/Senior-Software-Engineer-California-Glendale-1015

## About the Role

* 5+ years of software engineering experience designing, building, and operating large-scale, fault-tolerant systems.
 * Strong proficiency in Java and frameworks such as Spring, plus experience with RESTful API design.
 * Solid 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 technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
 * Passion for mentoring junior engineers and working in collaborative, diverse environments.
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

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 Senior Software Engineer on Disney's Content Platforms team, you will design and deliver resilient, scalable systems that power accounting workflows for payments to content creators and rights holders across Disney Movies and TV. You will take ownership of the technical design and implementation of medium-sized projects and features that support Disney's global content monetization ecosystem.

This position might be a great fit if you:

 * Are a curious and efficient engineer who wants to help shape the direction of development and collaborate closely with some of the brightest minds in our organization.
 * Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where teamwork and innovation are valued.
 * In this role, you will focus on the systems that power accounting workflows for payments to content creators and rights holders across Disney Movies and TV. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and finance teams to ensure our platforms meet high standards of performance, security, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

 * Technical Execution: Designs, builds, and maintains resilient, performant, and scalable services for high-volume, mission-critical accounting applications. Contributes hands-on across the full development lifecycle and leads development of larger features and epics.
 * System Expertise: Develops deep knowledge of core accounting systems and their integration with upstream and downstream services.
 * Engineering Quality: Contributes to engineering standards, participates in code reviews, and helps guide design decisions to ensure quality and maintainability.
 * Cross-Team Collaboration: Partners with product managers and stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver solutions, driving alignment across technical and non-technical teams.
 * Mentorship: Mentors junior engineers and helps onboard new team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning through informal but impactful leadership.
 * Innovation: Stays current with modern architecture patterns, cloud-native practices, and automation strategies, and helps drive their adoption within the team.
 * Incident Response: Troubleshoots and resolves complex production issues, participating in incident response for team-owned systems.