Senior Backend Improvement Engineer - Remote Opportunity

Join the Disney Team as a Senior Backend Improvement Engineer and take your career to the next level! We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineer to oversee the improvement of various core systems related to sound/video management, real-time live games, and VOD content across the globe. As a core member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work remotely and contribute to the success of our organization.

We offer a competitive salary of $26-$30/hour and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a motivated individual with a strong passion for backend development and a desire to work with a leading entertainment company, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Details

Post Name: Staff Software Development Engineer

Hiring Organization: Disney

Industry: Private

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $26-$30/Hour

Job Location: Louisiana, USA (Remote)

Job Description

The Stage Group is recruiting a Senior Backend Improvement Engineer to oversee the improvement of various core systems related to sound/video management, real-time live games, and VOD content across the globe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development and experience with high-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of core systems and work independently to drive success
• Follow best practices and set standards for the team to ensure adoption and success
• Apply technical expertise to solve complex problems and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Build high-level and low-level designs, including multiple systems and architectures
• Work with key stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and senior engineers, to drive agreement on approach and solutions
• Analyze complex problems and break them down into manageable deliveries
• Prioritize work and ensure that redundancies are updated regularly
• Participate in on-call activities and identify repeat patterns to fix root causes and ensure proper documentation and visibility
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in hiring top talent

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in Python/Golang
• Experience building high-scale distributed systems
• Experience designing and building low-latency and scalable microservices
• Proficient with code-forming tools like Github
• Experience with data stores, including RDBMS, NoSQL, and Redis
• Experience building offline systems using Kafka/Message brokers
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Harness/GoCD
• Experience setting up and driving visibility components of microservices to monitor and proactively identify issues

Preferred Education and Experience

Tech/B.E/Masters in Computer Science from a reputable school or related technical discipline with 4+ years of experience in backend software development.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! We are excited to review your application.