Senior Software Engineer

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Max is where storytelling takes center stage and where creatives find a home with the support and resources to do their best work, no matter the genre or format. Whatever the viewer wants to watch is front and center and more of what they crave is easily discovered. It is where our exclusive Max Originals and iconic entertainment brands thrive, with HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., DC, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network and more delivering the greatest array of series, movies, and specials for audiences of all ages. HBO Max originally launched in the United States in May 2020 and introduced a lower priced, advertising-supported tier in June 2021. It rolled out globally across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2021, followed by its first European launches in the Nordics and Spain later that year. In May 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery introduced Max, an enhanced streaming platform, in the U.S. HBO Max is currently available in 46 countries and there are plans for the continued global expansion of Max in 2024.

The Job

This role will design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications that meet the needs of the organization and its clients within a team environment. This role will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions that are scalable, reliable, and maintainable. They will be responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance to junior developers, ensuring that development best practices are followed, and that code is developed to the highest standards.

• Design and develop software applications that meets the needs of the organization and clients
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions that are scalable, reliable, and maintainable
• Identify opportunities to improve the processes and technologies of the work team
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary meetings to analyse and estimate projects.
• Look for new opportunities that allow to provide innovative software solutions to the business

• Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Systems, Engineering or related careers.
• Years of experience: 5+ years occupying similar roles.
• Fluent in English at an intermediate/advanced level
• Expertise in complex problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience and deep understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
• Expertise in implementing scalable, distributed and highly available systems on AWS using ECS, EKS, EC2 and Serverless technology (Lambda, ECS, SQS, SNS)
• Expertise in Messaging Frameworks (RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, SNS, SQS, Kafka)
• Experience in DevOps (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, Travis for CI/CD)
• Proficient in Python, Java with 5+ years of total experience
• Experience building event driven architecture
• Experience working and delivering in an Agile Scrum environment
• Broad knowledge and experience in proficient understanding of relational and document databases specifically MONGODB, PostgreSQL
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic, shows passion and is vested to the project

• General knowledge of or previous work experience and / or participation in projects related to the media industry