ESPN Software Engineer Intern - Spring 2019

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ESPN Software Engineer Intern - Spring 2019

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Job ID 591656BR
Job Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States
CategoryESPN
Job Summary:
The Platform Engineering team is responsible for the data delivery powering all of ESPN's consumer facing digital products highlighted by the ESPN App, ESPN.com, Fantasy, and WatchESPN applications. With millions of fans creating billions of requests to platform services on a daily basis the team focuses heavily on quality, performance and scalability. As the key player in the distribution of data the team is also integral in the construction of digital products and is influential in their technical design. This is a great opportunity to see your work in the wild delivering top quality products consumed by millions.

Responsibilities:

Work with senior staff to enhance and maintain existing software components
Design, implement, and improve RESTful APIs powering ESPN Products that deliver sports data and content
Build Capabilities . Develop a sense of the business problems that we are trying to solve for and build capabilities that scale and drive real impact.
Improve the quality of the API platform through unit and integration tests
Proactively support and maintain production systems to prevent issues before they occur
Clearly communicate technical findings, issues, and outcomes with other team members

Basic Qualifications:

Basic understanding of core Java, OO design, concurrency, etc
Problem solver . Enjoy new and meaningful technology or business challenges which require you to think and respond quickly
Passion and creativity . Are passionate about data, technology, & creative innovation
Team player . Enjoy working collaboratively with a talented group of people to tackle challenging business problems so we all succeed (or fail fast) as a team

Required Education

Junior, Senior, Graduate Level student or recent graduate (within 6 months of graduating) pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field.

Additional Information:

Internship Eligibility

Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Program Dates: The length of this internship is 10 weeks, and the approximate dates are January 7. March 16, 2019. Interns will work 40 hours per week.
Housing: A limited amount of housing assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Transportation: Limited transportation assistance to and from work may be available for those who qualify.

About ESPN:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans . however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we're doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN Technology Services, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call .

ESPN Technology Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Apply Now for this job: ESPN Software Engineer Intern - Spring 2019