Sr Software Engineer

At Disney, we are storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

The Disney Experiences (DX) Technology team combines custom technology solutions with creativity to produce robust applications that enhance all aspects of the guest experience. From one of the most sophisticated hotel reservation systems in the world to Disney Cruise Line shipboard systems, Disney Vacation Club member services, ticketing, PhotoPass, and even inventory applications to ensure we have the right number of Cast costumes. DX Technology seeks forward-thinking team members who are passionate about delivering a quality product and enjoy working closely with business partners on both strategic and tactical challenges.

The Senior Software Engineer applies practical knowledge of development and engineering to conceive, design, develop, test, and implement software fixes, enhancements, components, and/or new software systems and applications of moderate to high complexity. The Senior Software Engineer owns design and development and drives component development through his/her own’ and subordinate engineers’ work. The Senior Engineer provides technical guidance and acts as a point of escalation and technical expert. The Senior Software Engineer designs and develops highly scalable software systems and applications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Owns the design and development of software fixes, enhancements, components, and/or new software systems and applications.

• Drives development of components through own and subordinate engineers' work.

• Develops technical solutions that meet specifications and that impact future developments.

• Executes assigned component level software development projects and major fixes using new or existing technologies.

• Develops specifications for assigned components, projects or fixes.

• Reviews or writes code.

• Leads programming, testing and debugging of applications or fixes to existing applications.

• Creates protocols, documentation and tools for installation and maintenance.

• Participates in setting the architectural direction for software development projects.

• Designs specific components for assigned projects, developing specifications for each.

• Designs, develops, manages, creates and maintains technical components and templates.

• Able to code against full-stack technology stack and lead end-to-end troubleshooting.

• Interacts and coordinates deliverables with other technical groups in the organization.

• Executes assigned component level projects using new or existing technologies

• Designs and develops specifications for assigned projects

• Reviews or troubleshoots and performs testing.

• Participates in conceiving and setting the architectural direction for development projects.

• Designs the component tasks of assigned projects, developing specifications for each

• Serves as a high level technical resource and “go-to” person for less experienced developers, providing technical guidance and oversight.

• Leads team members in problem analysis and issue resolution.

• Recommends improvements to processes, technology, and interfaces that improve the effectiveness of the team.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Education, Licensure and Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field or related work experience.

• At least 5 years of progressively related experience in design, development, and implementation of highly scalable, high-volume software systems and components, client-facing web applications, and major Internet-oriented applications and systems.

• TypeScript, JavaScript, Node, npm

• MongoDB, NoSql

• Reactive/Async Programming

• Kotlin, Java 

• Spring framework

• Redis

Significant knowledge/experience in relevant technologies, such as:

• Android development - Jetpack Compose and/or Kotlin

• Issue management – JIRA, ServiceNow

• Source Code versioning – github

• Software performance optimization

• Computer Science Fundamentals

• Angular

• Development Tools

• SQL

• JSON Messaging

• Database Design

• HTTP Protocol

• Restful Web Services

• HTML/XHTML/DHTML

• CSS

• Ruby, Python, PHP, JSP, ASP or other scripting languages

• Flash and other interactive technologies

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The hiring range for this position in California is $$138,900 - $186,200 per year and in Washington is $145,400 - $195,000per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.