Lead Software Engineer - Java

Job Posting Title: Lead Software Engineer - Java Req ID: 10133915 Job Description: 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 br [... source excerpt omitted ...] a part of the magic that makes The Walt Disney Company one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”. Job Summary: As a Lead Software Engineer on Disney’s Content Platforms team, you will architect and deliver resilient, scalable systems that power accounting workflows for payments to content creators and rights holders across Disney Movies and TV. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with strategic influence—transforming business requirements into innovative solutions that support Disney’s global content monetization ecosystem. You will collaborate across engineering, product, and finance teams to ensure our platforms meet the highest standards of performance, securit [... source excerpt omitted ...] atform performance, resiliency, and scalability for high-volume, mission-critical applications. Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with product managers and stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver solutions spanning multiple teams. Strategic Influence: Contribute to technical strategy, roadmap planning, and adoption of emerging technologies. Mentorship: Coach engineers on advanced technical topics and foster a culture of continuous learning. Innovation: Research and evangelize modern architecture patterns, cloud-native practices, and automation strategies. Incident Leadership: Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex, cross-functional issues. Basic Qualifications