Senior Software Engineer, Quality Engineering
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Job Posting Title:Senior Software Engineer, Quality EngineeringReq ID:10097938Job Description:On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. A few reasons why we think you'd love working here: Building the future of Disney's Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API's and mobile applications that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses. Reach and Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. About the Organization Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more.  We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Job Summary: Describe what the person will do in the role - how he/she will impact the organization. Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology's worldwide content production and distribution platforms. In doing so, they contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, Software Development, Broadcast Infrastructure, and Networking & Security. The Quality Engineering team validates all work before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more. As a member of our team, you will strive to accomplish the following goals:  Contributing to the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with DE&E Technology engineering teams  Owning the development and maintenance of two or more functional areas of core test automation, execution environments, build systems and tooling used across multiple products   Contributing the successful design & implementation of one or more project features   Providing strategic input on future initiatives with stakeholders and other engineers  Contributing to and collecting data to inform Key Performance Indicators used for defining project statuses and effectiveness    Check-in valuable, clean code daily that adds new features and capabilities   Becoming a member of our Quality Engineering team, increasing quality through innovation, automated test creation, curiousity and thoughtful debate. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Builds solutions that scale and perform. Identifies opportunities to improve the system/product/services with each iteration.  Typically owns software programs and multiple components within the team.  Developing and supporting test automation frameworks, execution environments, build systems, and reporting tools  Drives development of component through own and more junior engineers' work  Work with product and development teams to implement a full stack quality solution  Maintaining documentation meant for end user consumption as well as project contributor documentation  Support and mentor developers and manual testers through code reviews, knowledge-sharing, and technical leadership  Investigating and resolving any framework, tool or execution of environmental issues affecting our services  Becoming a core member of our Productivity Engineering team, helping others increase productivity through innovation, and championing the core value of Disney Quality  Identifies problems and opportunities and recommends the development of solutions.  Decisions and actions regularly have a moderate influence on the work of team members, other teams or assigned projects.   Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training: Bachelor's degree or the foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related field 5+ years of progressive experience in a software development (SDE) occupation, including automated testing of front end and backend services  Proficient in object-oriented design and expertise with one of the following programming languages: Python, Node/JavaScript, Java Experience with test automation and unit testing frameworks  Excellent problem-solving skills.  Excellent collaboration skills and ability to use standard software development lifecycle (SDLC) tools such as Jira and Confluence, and version control systems.  Experience leading one to two teams in technical solutioning  Strong verbal and written communication skills. Highly motivated, self-starting individual  Preferred Qualifications  Experience shipping a production Python, Flask or Django application  Experience in mobile application development and testing  Experience with developing applications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)  Experience working with Agile methodologies  Working knowledge of web accessibility fundamentals  Experience with Kafka, Amazon SQS, and Kinesis   Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Spinnaker, and continuous integration/delivery systems  Experience writing Gherkin Syntax to facilitate the development of automated test scenarios  Experience developing advanced mocking mechanisms (e.g., rule-based proxies and dummy-services)  Experience with test suite/case/run management tools (e.g., JIRA Xray, etc.)  The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $136,100-$182,400 per year, New York, NY is $142,600-$191,100 per year, Seattle, WA is $142,600-$191,100 per year, Bristol, CT is $136,100-$182,400, and San Francisco, CA is $149,000-$199,800 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.Job Posting Segment:Disney Entertainment & ESPN TechnologyJob Posting Primary Business:Engineering ServicesPrimary Job Posting Category:Software EngineerEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Santa Monica, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:USA - CA - Market St, USA - CT - ESPN North Campus - 383 Middle St, USA - NY - 1211 Avenue of the Americas, USA - WA - 925 4th AveDate Posted:2024-08-19SummaryLocation: Santa Monica, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Bristol, CT, USAType: Full time