Software Engineer II

Job Posting Title: Software Engineer II Req ID: 10150836 Job Description: Content Platforms & Operations Group Overview: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world.  Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here: Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally.  Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. We are the Content Platforms team with a mission to “reimagine the technical ecosystem that empowers The Walt Disney Company to harness its unparalleled storytelling and distribute it around the world.” Content Platforms & Operations is responsible for the development and ongoing advancement of the technical and operational functions driving the worldwide distribution and monetization of Disney’s linear networks and theatrical content. This includes Disney’s media supply chain and storage, network and theatrical distribution operations, media localization, network transmission and origination, and more. The global team also plays a critical role as the primary collaboration point for Product & Technology with Disney’s EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regional business teams.  If you:  Enjoy working with teams of talented and passionate people  Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles  Have the curiosity and interests in how content goes from inception to consumers Employ positive thinking and are able to work constructively in a diverse team setting  Enjoy transforming business strategy into innovative products & platforms Value learning and being exposed to new experiences  Find Media & Entertainment industry fascinating then Content Platforms team is the place for you. We are growing and investing in innovative technology to deliver a state-of-the-art content pipeline. Come be a part of the magic that makes The Walt Disney Company one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” .  Job Summary : Software Engineer II Role Overview As a Software Engineer II ,   you will   leverage your   technical   and analytical skills to   support   and maintain code that delivers new features for our   Systems   as well as resolve reported bugs. You will be an important part of a motivated team ,   actively participating in the triage of reported bugs, the implementation of enhancements, and the improvement of system functionality. Your contributions will also involve ensuring proper system monitoring and alerting, helping to maintain optimal operation and quick response to any issues.   We are looking for someone   with strong backend experience and working knowledge   of front-end development who possesses experience   supporting and maintaining   scalable,   reliable systems .   The ideal candidate is   a highly analytical problem solver with a solid foundation in backend   development, experience with APIs, databases, and distributed systems, familiarity with modern front-end frameworks, cloud technology (AWS) and sound jud gement.    Responsibilities: Act as an escalation point for complex issues. Investigate system anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and assist in developing and deploying fixes for production bugs.    Develop and maintain   an understanding of our Systems   and   their   interactions   with upstream and downstream dependencies. Support and troubleshoot integrations involving   REST   APIs,   mic roservices,   and   third -party   SaaS Platforms.      Participa te in peer code reviews to ensure technical solutions are secure, efficient, and aligned with team standards.    Assist in monitoring fundamental platform per formance and scalability. Follow established CI/CD and deployment process to ensure smooth and reliable releases.    Contribute to cross-functional troubleshooting of complex issues   Perform any other duties or technical tasks needed to support overall business objectives and maintain long-term health of   the Applications ecosystem.    Basic Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in   C omputer   S cience , Information Systems, Software   Engineering,   or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience .   Proficiency in backend development using modern languages and frameworks such as Node.js, Python (Django/ FastAPI ), or GO, along with strong knowledge of RESTful API design, database management (SQL/NoSQL), and server-side architecture.    Minimum of 3 years’ experience   with cloud-based technologies such as AWS EC2,   CloudFront ,   Lambda,   SQS,   and S3.    Ability to analyze and implement bug fixes to resolve reported incidents.    Understanding of the lifecycle of application deve