Senior Backend Software Engineer (Scala)

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology is seeking a talented Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the Playback Services team within the Media Engineering organization. This role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-performance, scalable systems for enterprise deployment and authoring technical proposals. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in functional programming patterns, RESTful services using Scala APIs, and hold 5+ years of experience in backend architecture and delivery.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience5+ years of experience in backend architecture and delivery in a production environmentExpertise in functional programming patterns and RESTful services using Scala APIsExperience with async programming models, threading/concurrency, caching technologies, CI/CD pipelines, messaging technologies, public cloud providers, and observability toolsProficiency in AGILE/Scrum practicesStrong communication and problem-solving skillsThe compensation range for this position varies by location but includes a competitive salary, bonus, long-term incentive units, and a comprehensive benefits package.