Lead Software Engineer - Identity

Company: The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Technology at DisneyDisney's Technology team is at the core of the company's past, present, and future. It comprises engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more, all dedicated to building and enhancing the technological infrastructure of Disney's global media business.The team combines technology with creativity to produce world-class products, improve storytelling, and foster innovation, scalability, and velocity across all business areas. We are storytellers, innovators, creators, builders, entertainers, and engineers, working across Disney's media portfolio to advance its technological foundation and consumer media touchpoints, serving millions worldwide.Why Join Us?

• Building Disney's Media Future: Our technologists design and develop platforms that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution for years to come.
• Reach and Impact: Disney's technology and products serve as key gateways for fans connecting with our brands and stories, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, and more, impacting millions globally.
• Innovation: We pioneer groundbreaking products and techniques that set industry standards and solve complex technical challenges.About Product EngineeringOur Product Engineering team is responsible for engineering Disney Entertainment & ESPN's digital and streaming products and platforms, including product engineering, media engineering, quality assurance, and engineering for personalization, commerce, lifecycle, and identity.Job SummaryAs a Lead Software Engineer, you will drive initiatives to simplify and streamline services within the Identity organization. You will make key technical and architectural decisions, influence the team's roadmap, and collaborate with peers across Product, Program Management, and Engineering.You will be part of a dynamic, inclusive engineering environment grounded in agile practices, CI/CD, and collaboration, committed to quality and continuous learning.About Identity EngineeringOur team delivers Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across Disney, including D+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Parks. We build and operate high-traffic, globally distributed systems integral to every Disney user journey.The Identity Platform Consolidation squad ensures that consumer-facing APIs are stable, performant, and secure, collaborating across Disney to develop improved solutions.Responsibilities
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • Have at least 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of stateful microservices and lambdas in a multi-region cloud environment.
  • Support and promote Agile methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban, leading ceremonies as needed.
  • Mentor engineers to enhance their technical skills and professional growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and communicate technical decisions effectively.Basic Qualifications
    • Experience with at least one JVM language: Java, Scala, or Kotlin.
    • Familiarity with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.Preferred Qualifications
      • Knowledge of Scala and frameworks like Cats, ZIO, http4s.
      • Experience with OOP and FP practices.
      • Familiarity with AWS, Terraform, and infrastructure as code.
      • Willingness to learn new technologies.Additional InformationThe salary range varies by location, with specific figures provided for New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and Santa Monica. Compensation includes base salary, bonuses, incentives, and benefits, adjusted based on experience, location, and other factors.About The Walt Disney CompanyDisability AccommodationDisney is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities seeking accommodations should visit our FAQ for assistance. We respond only to requests related to accessibility of the application process due to disability.
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