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Project Java Software Engineer

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION COULD BE LOCATED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: New York, NY; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; London England.

This is a project position with an estimated length of 1.5 years.

The Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for managing the development and maintenance of critical Java-based web services which power global ESPN mobile applications. The position requires an individual with the ability to oversee an offshore development team and ensure that ESPN standards of software quality are met. The position will also require significant hands-on development activities. The Staff Software Engineer will provide support for various global mobile development initiatives, or as otherwise directed by manager.

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.

ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

Responsibilities
The Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for managing the development and maintenance of critical Java-based web services which power global ESPN mobile applications. The position requires an individual with the ability to oversee an offshore development team and ensure that ESPN standards of software quality are met. The position will also require significant hands-on development activities. The Staff Software Engineer will provide support for various global mobile development initiatives, or as otherwise directed by manager.

Basic Qualifications
7+ years’ experience as team lead or lead developer Server-side Java development skills o Ability to deploy and troubleshoot apps running in Tomcat o Extensive experience using Spring Framework MySQL DB Knowledge of different types of caching technologies Processing/Rendering XML/JSON Experience with REST APIs and API development Deep understanding of HTTP protocol Design strategies for internationalization of digital products Knowledge of load testing tools Knowledge and understanding of mobile content rendering technologies for video, images, etc. Experience building highly scalable content delivery services for extremely high-traffic applications

Preferred Qualifications
Windows Phone 7 development skills Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio development tools Experience with, or knowledge of, Groovy & Grails

Required Education
Bachelors Degree

Additional Information
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for. ESPN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.

Job ID: 21738BR-2

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