Senior Platform Engineer - Project Hire

Job ID 10108332 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Dec. 13, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates in everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?

Disney Global Engineering & Technology is a world-class entertainment and technology leader. Walt’s passion was to innovate continuously and push the boundaries of what is possible, a passion that remains central in our business today. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences, and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences for our guests. A Sr. Platform Engineer in this group will help guide the creation, installation, and support for systems in our attractions and data center. We work closely with internal partners to deliver world-class guest experiences with interactive systems across Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Lines.

You will report to Manager-Software Engineering.

What You Will Do

Design, build and maintain the Kubernetes platform for container orchestration.
Work closely with development teams to architect and implement applications in a scalable and resilient manner.
Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the platform and applications.
Perform day-to-day operational tasks such as upgrades and patching of Kubernetes platform.
Automate operational tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Bash or Shell.
Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines for application deployment on Kubernetes.
Monitor the health of the platform and applications using tools like Prometheus, Grafana or Splunk stack.
Assist with capacity planning and load testing of the platform and applications.
Develop and carry out best practices for building container-based applications.
Troubleshoot issues within the platform and work with development teams to resolve application issues.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in container orchestration and cloud-native development.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Shown work experience as a Kubernetes Platform Engineer or similar role in DevOps.
Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker, or GitLab.
Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues.

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud Provider industry certifications.
Experience with Splunk, Python, and Crible.
Experience managing Linux servers.
Experience with Atlassian Tools such as Jira & Confluence.
Experience with Agile development methods.
Experience with automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous development.
Experience in monitoring and data visualization with Splunk/Cribl.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical background
Preferred: Master of S Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical background

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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Explore this Location Lake Buena Vista, FL

Lake Buena Vista is home to the Disney Springs retail, dining and entertainment complex, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course and several resort hotels are located with the City limits.