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Software Development Engineer II- Android, Disney+ Hotstar

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Job ID a6501009-933e-4564-bf6e-101331dc5180 Location Mumbai, India / Gurgaon, India Business Disney+ Hotstar Date posted Jul. 01, 2024

Job Summary:

JOB TITLE: Software Development Engineer II, Disney+ Hotstar

LOCATION: Bangalore

JOB SUMMARY: As an Android Software Development Engineer II in the monetization team, the role involves designing and implementing features to ensure application stability under guidance. Seeking a technically proficient individual for the team with the ability to code on the systems they work on. Join our Android team, committed to delivering exceptional user experiences and working on some of the latest technologies we use.

ABOUT THE TEAM: Disney+ Hotstar’s Subs & Paym team is pioneering flexible subscription plans and seamless payment options. We're building a cutting-edge subscription platform to rapidly introduce new plans and drive substantial revenue growth through global subscriber expansion. Our continuous innovations include targeted coupons, referral services, and integrations with leading payment gateways such as Google, Razor, Phonepe, Adyen, Billdesk, Payu, and Paytm. Collaborations with key partners like Airtel, JIO, Tataplay, and others are enhancing user experience and delivering value to both our company and customers

REPORTING TO: Engineering Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Influence the development of individual features and products, integrating best practices and patterns applicable to the Android engineering lifecycle
  • Take ownership of scaling mobile app development efforts across Engineering, offering insights into refining processes and tools to support increased contributors in our architecture and code
  • Work on feature development for our acclaimed apps for smartphones and tablets
  • Take ownership of end-to-end product quality, from development to maintenance of core app frameworks, enhancing reliability and user experience
  • Prototype new ideas and explore cutting-edge technologies in mobile technology

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

  • Proficient in building mobile applications and mobility solutions, particularly native applications
  • Expertise in UI components and controls, including Action Bars, Widgets, and Fragments
  • Mastery of basic Android components: Activity, Services, Intent, Broadcast Receiver, and Content Provider
  • Strong experience with Web Service Integration (REST, JSON, XML, Protobuff) and cloud technologies such as AWS, GAE, and GCM
  • Extensive knowledge of various mobility areas, including Enterprise mobility and mobile applications across domains like Retail, VAS, Media, BFSI, Healthcare, Social Networking, and E-commerce
  • Experience with analytics, location, and social APIs, as well as MDM, payment gateway, SMS gateway, media content transcoding, cloud integration, and APM tools
  • Experience with Jetpack Compose is a plus
  • Experience with Google Subscriptions and various payment gateways like Razorpay, Phonepe, and Paytm is a plus
ABOUT US: Disney Star is a leading media & entertainment company in India that reaches over 700 million viewers a month in nine different languages. Our entertainment portfolio which cuts across general entertainment, movies, sports, infotainment, kids, and lifestyle content generates over 20,000 hours of original content every year.  Disney+ Hotstar, India’s leading streaming platform, enables us to reach and entertain audiences anywhere, anytime. Disney+ Hotstar has changed the way Indians consume their entertainment - from their favourite TV shows and movies to sporting extravaganzas.  Join us, and let's continue to inspire a billion imaginations.

WHY JOIN US: Because our employees and cast members are at the heart of everything we do, Disney offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, health and savings benefits, time-off programs, special educational opportunities and more. Together, these rewards make up a comprehensive package that helps our employees grow personally and professionally and take advantage of the special extras that only Disney STAR can offer to make their journey memorable.

Disney Star is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and Our mission of Diversity & Inclusion is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate on any ground, including race, religion, caste, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy or disability etc.

About Disney+ Hotstar:

Hotstar is one of the fastest growing video-on-demand services. Scratch that. We’re Hotstar. The go-to destination for over 100mn active users who seek anything from award-winning English shows and movies to regional content to live sports. Our mission is to revolutionize internet entertainment through smart personalization, and by building a global video platform - talk about taking over the world wide web and the whole wide world. We believe there are only two ways to realize our goals – by daring or daring more.

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 Star India Pvt Ltd (SIPL), which is part of a business we call Disney+ Hotstar.

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