Mgr Software Engineering

Job Posting Title: Mgr Software Engineering Job Description: We are looking for an experienced senior technical leader who wants to own critical, highly scalable systems and foster innovation within a talent-rich diverse group of engineers, someone who has had proven success in attracting and growing engineering talent needed for these kinds of challenges. You are skilled at managing complex software projects that require interacting with multiple stakeholders from other cross-functional disciplines including Product, Design, Service Reliability and Services Engineering. You will report to a Director of Engineering and would be based out of our office in Stockport. Req ID: 742425BR City: Stockport Job Type: Full Time Country / Region: GB State/Provice: - Segment: Direct-to-Consumer and International Additional Information: If you would like to see more of the work we're doing, follow us on Linkedin and Twitter, or follow our new Technology Blog "Disney Streaming Services - The Art of Possible". Category: Technology Basic Qualifications: Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. * 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing and building production applications. * At least 4 years of experience in managing, mentoring and leading software development teams. * Strong written and verbal technical communication with the ability to grasp, explain and present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a technical and non-technical audience alike. * Hands-on experience with one or more programming languages like C/C++, Java, Go, Python and familiarity with relevant open-source technologies. * Demonstrable ability and experience in developing cloud-native applications and an in-depth understanding of design for scalability, performance and reliability. Bonus skills * Experience with streaming video, e-commerce and big-data applications running natively in the cloud. Business: Direct-to-Consumer and International Postal Code: SK5 6DA Responsibilities: Your main responsibilities would include: * Hiring, developing and mentoring engineers, and managing the day-to-day activities of the engineering team in an Agile/Scrum environment. * Working closely with engineers and architects to understand the technology stack and approach to development. * Driving projects, providing leadership and contribute technically in a fast-paced environment. * Effectively managing the over-all software development and deployment life-cycle. * Communicating effectively with senior management as well as colleagues from teams in different functions within the organisation. * Assuming responsibility of the overall planning, execution and success of business-critical complex technical projects. Company Overview: Disney Streaming Services is responsible for developing and operating The Walt Disney Company's direct-to-consumer video businesses globally, including the ESPN+ premium sports streaming service; Disney+, the dedicated streaming home for entertainment from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and BAMTECH Media, a global leader in direct-to-consumer video streaming products and solutions. Our core mission is to deliver global audiences the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time or location. We serve consumers by bringing the world's most beloved characters, timeless stories, legendary athletes, and epic sporting events to global audiences through best-in-class direct-to-consumer video services. We strive daily to imaginatively challenge convention with innovative technology that gives consumers the freedom to access content on their terms across any connected device, time or location.