Lead Back - End Engineer

We're seeking a skilled back-end software engineer to help design and build secure, scalable, and high-performance systems that power Disney's technology ecosystem. As part of a collaborative engineering team, you'll contribute to building core backend services that support critical infrastructure and applications used across Disney's diverse portfolio, including Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, and more. You'll work on systems that require thoughtful design, robust implementation, and close integration with internal platforms and services.

This is a great opportunity to be part of foundational engineering work that supports millions of users and enables secure, reliable, and automated operations across a wide range of environments. The ideal candidate is a strong backend engineer with excellent problem-solving skills, a drive to learn, and a passion for building well-engineered solutions. While familiarity with specific technologies is a plus, curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment are even more important.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement mission-critical, highly available applications, services, and libraries using Java, Python, and Scala, or other languages as appropriate.
• Build and evolve secure systems across cloud and on-prem environments, integrating with a wide variety of external systems.
• Build and maintain functionality across a range of areas: backend services, front-end UI, APIs, and command-line tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, other engineering teams, and stakeholders to define and deliver roadmap goals.
• Drive operational excellence through observability, alerting, and reliability practices.
• Engage with internal customers to understand their needs and provide intuitive, secure access to secret management tools.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation to support internal adoption, governance, and compliance auditing.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience implementing complex, distributed systems.
• Demonstrated success delivering highly available, mission-critical services in production environments.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language.
• Hands-on experience with modern architectural paradigms such as microservices, event-driven systems, and containerization (e. g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Skilled at producing architectural artifacts, including system diagrams, technical documentation, and design decision records.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and system design principles, with the ability to both apply best practices and critically assess them when needed.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, with a preference for AWS experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring new technologies through hands-on experimentation or proof-of-concept projects.
• Strong interest in tackling complex, fast-evolving technology or business challenges.