5014 Disney Streaming Technology LLC
Lead Software Engineer
5014 Disney Streaming Technology LLC, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Overview
Lead Software Engineer role at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology. The Lead Software Engineer will drive the development of world-class user experiences across our digital platforms. You will lead the design and implementation of React-based applications, architect scalable front-end solutions, optimize state management with Redux, and collaborate with management, business partners, other frontend engineers, product, design, and backend teams to deliver innovative viewing experiences. You will mentor and direct other React developers, establish technical direction, conduct code reviews, and elevate the team's front-end architecture, performance, and maintainability. This position requires deep expertise in modern JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, and front-end performance optimization, with a passion for building engaging, high-quality digital experiences at scale. Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and optimization of React-based user interfaces for Disney’s digital platforms. Architect scalable, reusable, and high-performance front-end solutions to support complex business needs. Ensure efficient state management using Redux and other relevant technologies. Implement best practices in front-end performance, accessibility, and security. Mentor and guide React developers and contractors, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards. Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and facilitate knowledge sharing across teams. Set technical direction for front-end development, ensuring alignment with architectural goals. Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define requirements and deliver seamless user experiences. Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to optimize deployment, testing, and performance monitoring. Partner with stakeholders across Disney Entertainment & ESPN to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Advocate for intuitive, user-friendly interfaces by working closely with UX/UI designers. Ensure adherence to Disney’s design systems and maintain consistency across products. Experiment with new front-end technologies and frameworks to enhance the user experience. Identify and resolve front-end bottlenecks, optimizing rendering and load times. Implement best practices for lazy loading, code splitting, and caching. Stay up-to-date with the latest React, JavaScript, and front-end ecosystem advancements. Introduce new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance the development lifecycle. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for React applications in production. Monitor and address bugs, errors, and performance issues proactively. Work with DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines for front-end deployments. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of front-end development experience, with a strong focus on React and modern JavaScript frameworks. 3+ years of experience leading UI development efforts, including mentoring and guiding other developers. Proven track record of architecting scalable front-end solutions for large-scale, high-traffic applications. Experience working in agile development environments with cross-functional teams. Experience integrating UI components with RESTful APIs. Proficient in React, Redux, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Strong understanding of state management patterns, component lifecycle, and hooks. Experience with frontend performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching, etc.). Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and UI frameworks. Expertise in CSS (SASS, LESS, Tailwind, or styled-components) and responsive design principles. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud-based deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Strong ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level React developers. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams. Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Next.js or other SSR frameworks. Familiarity with WebAssembly, Three.js, or other advanced web technologies. Knowledge of streaming technologies, media players, or video processing. Experience working in a media, entertainment, or sports industry environment.
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Lead Software Engineer role at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology. The Lead Software Engineer will drive the development of world-class user experiences across our digital platforms. You will lead the design and implementation of React-based applications, architect scalable front-end solutions, optimize state management with Redux, and collaborate with management, business partners, other frontend engineers, product, design, and backend teams to deliver innovative viewing experiences. You will mentor and direct other React developers, establish technical direction, conduct code reviews, and elevate the team's front-end architecture, performance, and maintainability. This position requires deep expertise in modern JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, and front-end performance optimization, with a passion for building engaging, high-quality digital experiences at scale. Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and optimization of React-based user interfaces for Disney’s digital platforms. Architect scalable, reusable, and high-performance front-end solutions to support complex business needs. Ensure efficient state management using Redux and other relevant technologies. Implement best practices in front-end performance, accessibility, and security. Mentor and guide React developers and contractors, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards. Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and facilitate knowledge sharing across teams. Set technical direction for front-end development, ensuring alignment with architectural goals. Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define requirements and deliver seamless user experiences. Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to optimize deployment, testing, and performance monitoring. Partner with stakeholders across Disney Entertainment & ESPN to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Advocate for intuitive, user-friendly interfaces by working closely with UX/UI designers. Ensure adherence to Disney’s design systems and maintain consistency across products. Experiment with new front-end technologies and frameworks to enhance the user experience. Identify and resolve front-end bottlenecks, optimizing rendering and load times. Implement best practices for lazy loading, code splitting, and caching. Stay up-to-date with the latest React, JavaScript, and front-end ecosystem advancements. Introduce new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance the development lifecycle. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for React applications in production. Monitor and address bugs, errors, and performance issues proactively. Work with DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines for front-end deployments. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 7+ years of front-end development experience, with a strong focus on React and modern JavaScript frameworks. 3+ years of experience leading UI development efforts, including mentoring and guiding other developers. Proven track record of architecting scalable front-end solutions for large-scale, high-traffic applications. Experience working in agile development environments with cross-functional teams. Experience integrating UI components with RESTful APIs. Proficient in React, Redux, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Strong understanding of state management patterns, component lifecycle, and hooks. Experience with frontend performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching, etc.). Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and UI frameworks. Expertise in CSS (SASS, LESS, Tailwind, or styled-components) and responsive design principles. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud-based deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Strong ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level React developers. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams. Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Next.js or other SSR frameworks. Familiarity with WebAssembly, Three.js, or other advanced web technologies. Knowledge of streaming technologies, media players, or video processing. Experience working in a media, entertainment, or sports industry environment.
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