Lead Data Engineer - Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology - Remote Opportunity with Competitive Hourly Rate

Join the Future of Media and Entertainment with Disney At Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're revolutionizing the way people experience entertainment and sports. As a leading global entertainment and media company, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence. Our teams are dedicated to creating magical viewing experiences that captivate audiences worldwide, while transforming Disney's media business for the future. About the Role: Lead Data Engineer We're seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer to join our talented team of technologists and engineers. As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing our data platform, working closely with our Orchestration team to design and build large-scale data processing systems that power our analytics, operations, and data technology behind our flagship streaming services - Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+. Key Responsibilities: Lead a cross-functional team of engineers to build software for a large-scale data processing environment, supporting real-time and batch data that underpins all analytic and operational data flows. Design and develop tools and services to support data discovery, lineage, resiliency, and privacy compliance across the data platform. Develop and implement CICD methodologies for infrastructure components that ensure high availability and agility. Drive software engineering and architecture best practices and standards within the team and wider organization, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and experimentation. Provide mentorship and guidance for team members, evangelizing the platform, best practices, and data-driven decision-making, while identifying new use cases and capabilities and driving adoption. Essential Qualifications: 3+ years of relevant professional experience in data engineering or a related field. Fluent in Python and Scala programming languages. Deep experience deploying and running cloud-based data solutions (ideally AWS) and infrastructure-as-code frameworks like Terraform. Ability to dive deep into technical details and understand and drive overall system architecture. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on craftsmanship and customer experience. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Experience maintaining real-time data infrastructure, such as Kinesis or Kafka. Expertise with workflow scheduler tools, such as Airflow. Experience with Scala, Python, Terraform, and AWS. What We Offer: As a Disney employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive rewards package that includes: Competitive hourly rate: $35-$45 per hour. Bonus and/or long-term incentive opportunities. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement plans and financial savings benefits. Time-off programs, including vacation and sick leave. Educational opportunities, including Disney Aspire, which offers 100% tuition reimbursement. Complimentary theme park admission after weeks of employment. On-site online health instructions and wellness programs. Discounts on Disney hotels, dining, products, and attractions. Flexibility @ Disney, offering a range of work arrangements to suit your needs. About Disney Direct to Consumer: Disney's Direct to Consumer team oversees the Hulu and Disney+ streaming services within Disney Entertainment, bringing The Walt Disney Company's world-class storytelling to fans and families everywhere. About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company is a leading global entertainment and media company, with operations in over 40 countries. Our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and regionally loved. Why Join Disney? At Disney, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity, where everyone can grow and thrive. Our employees and cast members are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to providing a work environment that's engaging, challenging, and rewarding. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and entertainment, we invite you to join our team as a Lead Data Engineer. Apply now and become a part of the Disney magic! Equal Employment Opportunity: The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Apply for this job