Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II As a Software Engineer II, you will play a meaningful role working across Rights Management supply chain applications, building and supporting automation and enhance quality across diverse systems. In this role you will focus on building robust test automation frameworks and quality processes tailored to Disney's content rights management system needs. This position might be a great fit if you: Are a curious and efficient engineer who wants to help shape the direction of development and collaborate closely with some of the brightest minds in our organization. Innovative, proactive and thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where teamwork and innovation are valued. In this role, you will play a crucial role in strengthening test automation strategies, leading quality initiatives, and championing a culture of engineering excellence. You will collaborate closely with multiple internal and external teams to enable robust data integration capabilities. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Technical Expertise: Possesses working knowledge of technologies used by the organization and contributes to key areas. Capable of fixing medium-complexity bugs and implementing stories with some guidance. Familiar with team practices and applies them effectively. Technical contributions are consistent and reliable Use AI‑assisted development tools responsibly to improve productivity, support automation testing, troubleshooting, and documentation Develop automated test frameworks and suites on UI, API and Integration levels of testing using python or other OO language Assist with triage, diagnosis, and resolution of issues discovered across teams Contribute to end-to-end acceptance tests Where necessary, develop and execute manual test cases to detect issues that cannot be detected through automated means Drive the conversion of manual tests to automated whenever possible Influence and Leadership: Serves as a resource for less experienced engineers and begins mentoring in areas of expertise. Shares information and communicates blockers more effectively. Participates in team discussions and delivers feedback Ownership & Scope: Develops and tests features within existing systems and contributes to architectural direction. Breaks down features into tasks and participates in code reviews and planning. Decisions may influence the work of others. Scope includes small features and technical problem-solving within the team Basic Qualifications: 3+ years of professional experience in a software engineering role Minimum 2 years of hands-on software test development experience, including both functional and non-functional test development Knowledge of Agentic workflows and MCP design patterns Familiarity with AI-powered APIs and tools Strong expertise in SQL, including database objects, relational database concepts, stored procedures, query optimization, and data modeling Proficient in Java, Javascript, Python Proficiency in SQL, Python/Java, and ETL processes, along with familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-based data warehousing e.g. Snowflake Skills in data validation, modeling, ETL pipelines and software engineering principles Strong desire for establishing and improving product quality Experience building or improving test automation frameworks Experience in CICD integration and pipeline development in Jenkins, Spinnaker or other similar tools Experience in UI automation (Selenium, Playwright) Experience across the full software development lifecycle, including continuous integration, unit and integration testing, functional testing, code reviews, and documentation Familiarity and experience with Agile methodologies Preferred Qualifications: Experience within the media and entertainment industry Knowledge of and experience with product management for content rights, licensing, and availability Experience using modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, or similar) in testing, autonomous testing, accelerate testing, and enhance documentation Experience with: Java, Python, Javascript AWS, AWS Lambda Kafka PostgreSQL, NoSQL Selenium, Playwright AI related tools (Cursor, Claude, Kiro etc.) Required Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and equivalent work experience The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $117,500 - $157,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. The Walt Disney Studios