Associate Developer, Residuals
WARNER BROS DISCOVERY
0 - 3 years
Hyderabad
Posted: 12/07/2025
Job Description
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 Residuals Associate Developer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications used for calculating and processing residuals. You’ll work under the guidance of senior developers while gaining exposure to backend development, APIs, and database systems. You will collaborate with senior developers, QA teams, and business analysts to ensure seamless application functionality and system enhancements.
Your Role Accountabilities:
Application Development and Enhancements
Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining residuals applications using Java, Spring Boot, and other backend technologies.
Collaborate with senior developers to implement new features and enhance system functionality.
Write efficient, clean, and well-documented code while adhering to coding standards.
Perform basic testing and debugging tasks to ensure application reliability.
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 team members, business analysts, and QA teams to understand project requirements and deliverables.
Write and execute unit tests – both manual and automated tests
Perform integration testing and debugging
Provide timely updates on progress and escalate challenges to the appropriate stakeholders.
Learning & Improvement
Learn about residuals management workflows, guild agreements, and payment processing systems.
Stay updated with new tools, frameworks, and technologies in backend development.
Actively participate in training sessions and mentorship opportunities provided by the team.
Attend in-person/online-trainings/conferences to improve skills
Qualifications & Experiences:
1-2 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)
1-2 years of production support or software development experience in building software applications using Java, DB2 and AWS
1-2 years of hands-on implementation or operational experience with Residuals and/or Music Royalty payments
Strong Hands-on experience with relational databases (DB2, Oracle) and writing SQL queries
Hands on experience in developing solutions on AWS cloud platforms
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
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
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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
About Company
Warner Bros. Discovery is a global media and entertainment company, offering a wide array of content through channels like HBO, CNN, and Discovery Channel. It combines a vast portfolio of TV, film, and digital platforms to produce and distribute content across entertainment genres.
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