Senior, Python Backend Engineer

Disney

Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSenior4+ years

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Job Posting Title:

Req ID:

10147008

Job Description:

BUILD SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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.

How will you contribute to our magical experience?

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior, Python Backend Engineer, to join our Content Platforms Engineering team, focusing on building and enhancing platform capabilities. Our team develops and manages a diverse suite of products and services that power Disney’s media supply chain, enabling content delivery for iconic brands like Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, ABC, Marvel, and Star Wars.

The Senior, Python Backend Engineer will be responsible for:

Collaborate with product and technology teams across the globe
Primarily focus on backend engineering systems that support content platforms
Conceptualize and develop innovative solutions to address complex business challenges, contributing to a culture of rapid innovation
Design and build backend solutions, ranging from quick-turnaround prototypes to systems that are on a clear path to production
Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of technical decisions, trade-offs, and key learnings throughout the entire solution lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and other engineers, to ensure that prototypes and solutions are aligned with business needs and can be scaled effectively
Mentor junior team members to develop their technical capabilities

What we need from you to be part of this story:

BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
4+ years of backend experience
Advanced level in English
·Demonstratable experience in programming languages, preferably Python
·Experience with cloud platforms storage and compute services, such as AWS S3, EC2/Fargate, Lambda
Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology
Familiar with build and deployment technologies such as Gitlab-CI and Terraform/Cloud formation
Familiar with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Expertise with full lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc.
Familiar with the full lifecycle of a machine learning project, from data processing, model selection, training, and development to deployment and monitoring.

Additional Information:

At Disney, we believe it takes great people to create memorable experiences, products and services our consumers know and love. We are a team of storytellers and hire under equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability and gender identity. We foster a corporate culture of belonging and inclusiveness, which empowers our staff and company to thrive. At Disney, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas.

“You can design and create and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt Disney.

Job Posting Segment:

Content Platforms & Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

CPO - Content Platforms

Primary Job Posting Category:

Software Engineer

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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