Senior Product Engineer

Hi Team,Sumit Candidates that should have Entertainment Industry experience will be pushed on the top.Location: Glendale, CA areaSpotlight call will be scheduled Tuesday, April 14thOnsite 3 days per week. 2nd choice 100% remote for candidates outside of Glendale, CA area.Must haves:o Strong Java backend experience (Spring Boot). This is the Core expertiseo Cloud-based development tools (e.g., Cursor/Claude).• Demonstrated experience using Cursor and/or Claude for end-to-end featuredevelopment, including code planning, generation, and debugging.End Client: Walt Disney StudiosWork location: Glendale, CAINTERNAL NOTES:Title: Senior Product EngineerIdeal Start Date: ASAPDuration of Assignment: 5+Pay rate: $85-89/hr on W-2Eligible for OT? NOHours/Days of Week ( specify N for normal): NORMALCulture / Dress Code: Business CasualTop 3 skills sets needed: Strong Java backend experience (Spring Boot), Cloud-based development tools (e.g., Cursor/Cloud).Interview Schedule/Availability: Telephone followed by zoomMisc. Info: Must give last four SSN, Birth mm/dd and email addressMake sure to answer these questions:Please add the candidate's Middle Initial.IF it says above that the role has OT, please put in the OT (1.5) rate and DT (2) rates next to the regular rate.Has this candidate been submitted by us to Disney in the past?If so, is the attached resume new or the same one we used last submittal?Have they interviewed for Disney in the past:Have they worked for Disney in the past:As a Contractor or as a FTE?When and who was their manager?EXTERNAL JOB DESCRIPTION:We are looking for a Senior Product Engineer who is dedicated to help us implement high-quality applications used in the development and production of film and direct-to-consumercontent. As part of this role, you would also be integrating these applications with otherthird-party applications using APIs, gRPC, and using MCP (Model Context Protocol) toconnect AI models to external tools and data.We're a casual shop that values passion, community involvement and exceptional software.If this is you, we want you to join our team.What Makes This Role UniqueThis is a backend engineering role with end-to-end feature ownership. You're a seasonedbackend engineer-comfortable with APIs, databases, system architecture, and complexintegrations-who uses AI development tools (Claude, Cursor, etc.) to deliver completefeatures without depending on frontend specialists.You'll work alongside a frontend specialist who maintains UI standards and handlescomplex interface challenges, but you're self-sufficient for your feature work. Whether it's astandard CRUD interface, a complex dashboard with real-time data, or an interactiveworkflow, you use AI tools to bridge the frontend gap and ship production-quality featuresfrom database to UI.This isn't about being a traditional full-stack engineer-it's about being a backend expertwho leverages modern AI tooling to deliver complete product features autonomously.You will be part of the team creating the next-generation internal systems for movie anddirect-to-consumer creative development and production. You should be comfortable beingpart of a cross-functional team and working with a diverse group of business stakeholdersand technologists.Your key responsibilities will be:Analysis & Design• Gather requirements with stakeholders, Product Owners, and Business Analysts.• Collaborate with UX/UI Designers.• Design complex web components, software, and database objects.• Establish and document development standards, procedures, and deploymentprocesses.• Evaluate and recommend third-party tools and integrations.• Work with infrastructure teams on environment setup and CI/CD pipelines.• Write technical specifications and project estimates.Development & Testing• Design and develop backend services, APIs, and data models.• Develop complete features-from backend APIs and data models through AI-assistedfrontend implementation-according to UX/UI requirements.• Ensure production-quality, standards-compliant, cross-browser UI using AIdevelopment tools.• Integrate web interfaces with backend services.• Integrate applications with third-party systems.• Connect AI models with external tools and data.• Oversee complex system integration and testing.• Support code reviews and adhere to development standards.Delivery & Installation• Prepare release documentation and manage change control processes.• Support deployment and configuration of new systems.Production Support• Conduct functional analysis and troubleshoot production issues.• Perform application tuning, maintenance, and repairs.• Collaborate with IT for integrated system support.Administrative• Actively participate in a cross-functional team.• Communicate project plans, status, and issues with management.• Follow departmental standards, policies, and best practicesBasic QualificationsBackend Engineering (Core Expertise)• Proficient in developing RESTful APIs and web applications using Java and Spring Bootframework.• Experienced with Spring Security, including authentication, authorization, and securedata access.• Skilled in PostgreSQL: relational database design, performance tuning, and advancedSQL.• Knowledgeable in Amazon S3 for file uploads/downloads, versioning, and security bestpractices.• Strong experience securely integrating custom applications with third-partyapplications using APIs, gRPC, or current technologies; minimum Basic Auth.• Experience using Model Context Protocol (MCP) for connecting AI models to externaltools and data.• Proficient with Git and collaborative workflows (GitLab).• Experienced in setup and use of CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.AI-Augmented Development (Required Proficiency)• Demonstrated experience using Cursor and/or Claude for end-to-end featuredevelopment, including code planning, generation, and debugging.• Proven ability to build production-quality frontends using AI tools-not just prototypes,but features that ship to users.• Experience with prompt engineering, API integration, and AI-assisted workflowautomation.• Comfortable using AI tools to work across the full stack while maintaining code qualityand architectural standards.Frontend Development (AI-Enabled)• Proven ability to deliver production-quality UIs of varying complexity using AIdevelopment tools.• Understanding of frontend fundamentals: component architecture, state management,responsive design.• Experience with Angular, Angular Material, and Bootstrap (built with or without AIassistance).• Proficient in software testing, including unit, integration, and security testing acrossfrontend and backend.General Engineering• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively across teams.• Experience creating applications that integrate AI models.Nice to Have• Knowledge of broader AWS cloud infrastructure for deployment and scaling.• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.• Experience in entertainment industry is a plus.Minimum 4 years of experience developing multi-tier applications in a businessenvironment.• Minimum 4 years of experience developing applications using Java and Spring Bootframework.• Minimum 4 years of experience with backend systems, APIs, and database design.• Demonstrated track record of shipping complete features end-to-end using AIdevelopment tools (Claude, Cursor, or similar).CompetenciesCOMPETENCY LEVELProblem Solving ComprehensiveTechnical ComprehensiveSelf-Direction ComprehensiveCommunication ProficientRelationship Management ProficientTeamwork ProficientRequired Education