Lead Software Architect, Ad PlatformsESPN • Glendale, CA, United States

Lead Software Architect, Ad Platforms

ESPN • Glendale, CA, United States

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Technology is at the heart of Disneys 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 Disneys 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 Companys 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 youd love working here :

Building the future of Disneys 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, Disneys technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the companys brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC Newsand 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.

Ad Platforms is responsible for Disneys industry-leading ad technology and products driving advertising performance, innovation, and value in Disneys sports, news, and entertainment content, across all media platforms.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role :

Design and implement microservices architecture that meets business requirements and enhances system scalability and reliability.

Collaborate with development teams to define technical standards and best practices for Java development and microservices.

Analyze and improve existing systems, identifying areas for optimization and refactoring.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools to support microservices development and deployment.

Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including design patterns, deployment strategies, and API specifications.

Ensure compliance with security, performance, and scalability best practices.

Participate in code reviews, architecture reviews, and design discussions to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.

Experience translating product requirements into technical solutions and data models

Technical leadership designing / building large scale distributed cloud applications

Understanding of common AWS (or other cloud-provider) resources : queue / notification systems, caches, SQL / NoSQL / Document / File data stores

Experience with an object-oriented programming language (Java / C++ / Python) and OOP concepts

Familiarity with micro-service architecture and RESTful API best practices

Required Education, Experience / Skills / Training :

7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java and microservices architecture.

Strong understanding of microservices principles and best practices, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and service orchestration.

Proficiency in Java frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot) and RESTful API design.

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and CI / CD pipelines.

Solid understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling techniques.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovative solutions.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree, and / or related certification / s

Experience with GraphQL or other API orchestration technologies

Experience in order management or invoicing / financial systems

Familiarity in the CTV / advertising business domain (VAST, OpenRTB, SSAI / SGAI standards)

Understanding of good UI / front-end practices

#DISNEYTECH

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, and Santa Monica, California is $152,200 to $204,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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