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.
Your New Role:
As a Sr. Residuals Application Developer, you will be responsible for developing, testing and deploying scalable and efficient software applications built on Java and DB2 and hosted on AWS cloud. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement scalable, high-performing solutions and ensure compliance with guild agreements and payment requirements. You will also play a key role in improving system efficiency, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring application reliability.
Your Role Accountabilities:
Application Development and Enhancements
Design, develop, and implement residuals application components using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
Enhance existing systems by adding new features, optimizing performance, and addressing technical debt.
Implement robust backend systems to handle complex calculations for guild agreements and contract-based payments.
Write clean, modular, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
Application Support
Monitor and maintain the health and performance of residuals applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve application bugs, data inconsistencies, and system outages.
Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions to minimize recurring issues.
Test
Work closely with business analysts, QA teams, and product managers to gather requirements and clarify technical specifications.
Write and execute unit tests – both manual and automated tests
Perform integration testing and debugging
Participate in SOX and internal audit testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new features and workflows.
Participate in sprint planning sessions, stand-ups, and team retrospectives to align development efforts with business priorities.
Deploy
Build, Configure and test continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines
Review and analyze build and deployment logs
Monitor and troubleshoot deployment issues across all the environments
Learning & Improvement
Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve system efficiency and scalability.
Explore advancements in cloud computing, containerization, and security to modernize infrastructure.
Implement proof-of-concept (PoC) projects to evaluate potential system upgrades.
Attend in-person/online-trainings/conferences to improve skills
Qualifications & Experiences:
5-8 years of experience in Java development with advanced knowledge of Java 8+, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Hibernate. (media, entertainment, business development or streaming services industry experience a plus)
5 - 8 years of hands-on implementation or operational experience with Residuals and/or Music Royalty payments
5 - 8 years of production support or software development experience
5 - 8 years of experience in building software applications using Java, DB2 and AWS
Strong Hands-on experience with relational databases (DB2, Oracle) and writing SQL queries
Handson experience in developing solutions on AWScloud platforms
Strong experience with messaging systems AWS SQS and RESTful APIs.
Experience with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies and version control systems such as Git and CICD pipelines
Strong understanding of Software development life cycles, including design, development, testing and deployment
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Certifications in Java or AWS is a plus
Expert user of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to prepare all documents, presentations, graphs, briefings, and worksheets
Excellent written and verbal communication
Work collaboratively w/small teams
Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
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