Senior, Java Software Engineer

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Job Posting Title: Senior, Java Software Engineer Req ID: 10154675 Job Description: BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. 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. 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. How will you contribute to our magical experience? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Software Engineer to join our Content Platform Engineering team, focusing on building and enhancing platform capabilities with a strong emphasis on computer vision and machine learning (ML ) workflows. Our team develops and manages a diverse suite of products and services that power Disney’s media supply chain, enabling content delivery for iconic brands like Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel, and Star Wars. In this role, you will design and implement scalable systems, data pipelines, and platform services that deliver automated inspection, validation, and enrichment of media assets. You will be responsible for building end-to-end media inspection pipelines that leverage computer vision to streamline content analysis and inspection. Leveraging modern software engineering practices and cloud infrastructure, you will build robust, extensible platforms that enable intelligent content operations at scale. The Senior, Java Software Engineer will be responsible for: Write and Maintain Software Solutions : Design, write, test, and deploy high-quality code to develop reliable, maintainable software solutions. Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams : Work closely with platform engineers, product teams, and data scientists to ensure technical solutions effectively support business goals and content strategies. Production Support : Monitor and optimize production systems, ensuring platform stability, performance, and uptime. Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. What we need from you to be part of this story: 4+ years of software engineering experience, with significant expertise in Java. Advanced English level. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and scalable backend systems. Experience designing and developing REST and/or GraphQL APIs. Experience building cloud-native applications on AWS. Solid understanding of CI/CD, testing strategies, and software engineering best practices. Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures (Kafka, SNS, SQS). Strong problem-solving skills, ownership mindset, and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams. Experience with Python, media technology, computer vision, or machine learning is a plus. Additional Information: At Disney, we believe it takes great people to create the memorable experiences, products and services our consumers know and love. We are a team of storytellers and hire under equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability and gender identity. We foster a corporate culture of belonging and inclusiveness, which empowers our staff and company to thrive. At Disney, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas. “You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt Disney Job Posting Segment: Content Platforms & Operations Job Posting Primary Business: CO - Distribution Platforms Primary Job Posting Category: Software Engineer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Buenos Aires, Argentina Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-07-16