Lead Full Stack Developer

Job ID 10108179 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Dec. 19, 2024

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Job Summary:

As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you will be a domain expert in media workflow management systems in the cloud. You will lead the strategy in delivering system architecture and developing high-quality code for a product that processes media content to support the studio mastering operations team.

You will collaborate closely with business analysts, product managers, infrastructure engineering, and partner teams to implement new features and workflows to meet the growing demand for automating media workflows for studio operations teams.

The ideal candidate has recent hands-on, “in-the-trenches” experience developing technical solutions, demonstrates a strong sense of collaboration in their work and professional relationships, communicates clearly and thoughtfully in their areas of expertise, empathizes with and advocates for customer needs, and enjoys mentoring others in their technical and professional development. If you’re someone who moves effectively between high-level concepts and detailed execution, this role is perfect for you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Work with a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality software.
Collaborate closely with Studios engineering teams to ensure the application is deployed effectively.
Ensure delivery of a stable, scalable, and reliable system.
Mentor team members on technical and quality-related concepts to drive overall product quality.
Lead by example through your technical contributions to bootstrap your team’s work.
Collaborate with product managers and developers in a creative, open way to define acceptance criteria and development strategies.
Use data to define metrics that provide visibility into product stability.
Identify and drive improvements in engineering methodologies to ensure industry-leading system quality and team efficiency.

WHAT TO BRING:

Minimum of 10 years of related work experience, preferably with 5+ years in a technical leadership role, leading/mentoring a team of 3+ engineers, and working with agile processes (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
Experience with OpenJPEG image transcoding and MXF wrapping functionality for IMF and DCPs (2+ years required).
Solid background in applications programming and full-stack application management.
Strong programming skills in TypeScript/Node.js with at least 5 years in Node application development and 2+ years in TypeScript.
Strong programming skills in PHP 5+ with at least 5 years in PHP Laravel application development.
UX development experience in HTML, JavaScript, and ReactJS/TypeScript, with 5 years in ReactJS and 2+ years in ReactJS/TypeScript.
Experience in Electron application development with React/TypeScript.
Strong skills with RDBMS such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and document databases such as MongoDB.
Experience with back-end test automation frameworks/tools.
Proficiency with version control software (e.g., GitHub) and issue/project tracking software (e.g., Jira).
Familiarity with software development/debugging tools (e.g., Postman, curl, Chrome DevTools).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using build/deploy tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with Amazon Web Services, ElastiCache Redis, ElasticSearch, S3, RabbitMQ, SQS.
Understanding of media workflows, including video, audio, subtitles, images, and handling large file transfers.
Experience managing Amazon EKS clusters.
Strong verbal and written communication skills (e.g., whiteboarding/diagramming system behavior).
Deep understanding of agile quality methodologies and tools with proven experience using them during the SDLC.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with software engineers and product owners to achieve high-quality results.
Proven analytical skills, leadership, focus on the end-user, and collaboration.
Strong time management skills.

NICE-TO-HAVES:

Experience with C/C++.
Experience with streaming playback of MPEG-DASH/HLS.
Experience with media asset management systems.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $184,300.00-$247,100.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s 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.

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About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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