Sr. Application Developer, Residuals

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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