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Lead Software Engineer - Data Streaming & Integration - Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Careers
Software Engineer
Lead the design and delivery of high‑throughput data streaming and integration solutions using Python, Node.js, AWS, Kafka, Spark, Docker, and Kubernetes to power Disney’s media technology stack.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable data streaming pipelines that ingest, process, and route real‑time media events across global services.
- Lead a cross‑functional team of engineers, setting coding standards, conducting code reviews, and driving continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with product, data science, and platform teams to define requirements, optimize performance, and ensure data quality.
- Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and incident response for streaming workloads in AWS and on‑prem environments.
- Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on data streaming and integration.
- Deep expertise in Python, Node.js, and AWS services (Kinesis, SQS, Lambda).
- Hands‑on experience with Kafka, Apache Spark, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, event‑driven architecture, and performance tuning.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to lead technical teams in a fast‑paced environment.
Skills
pythonnodejsawskafkaapache sparkdockerkubernetes