Sr Developer (Solutions Analyst)

Job ID 10099655 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Sep. 06, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

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Job Summary:

The role of Senior Solutions Analyst is critical for developing high quality cloud and on-prem applications used to manage the complex labor needs for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Aulani, and associated businesses (Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line Shoreside, Facility and Operations Services). Combined, these businesses schedule and pay over 100K Cast Members per week using over 30 different labor agreements with unique rules encompassing labor budgets. The Labor Systems team has a commitment to provide meaningful business insights and custom software to advance business goals; we pledge to provide a center of excellence for integrated data solutions, data science, business automation, and software architecture. With a focus on:

Evangelism and implementation of advanced data engineering and data science practices.
Advancing software engineering and architecture practices.
Supporting the Labor Demand Planning System (LDPS) and advancing the capabilities of the system.

You will fill a critical role on our team by working on various software and data solutions. We are looking for people with an unwavering appetite and curiosity for learning innovative technologies, and a passion for emerging technology.

This is a full time role and reports to the Manager, Labor Systems Data Solutions.

What You Will Do

Follow best practices for software development methodologies and testing procedures.
Design and develop agile, intuitive, and minimal maintenance sustainable software solutions for complex and time-consuming problems.
Collaborate with system clients and key partners to identify and implement efficiency opportunities with system and data processes.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of IT technologies and developments. This may involve attending seminars, and training events, and reading relevant journals and technical documentation. Maintain an excellent working knowledge of data integration technologies currently in use.
Work effectively with all levels of Cast and leaders to achieve project objectives.
Work autonomously, make independent decisions, and react professionally to changing conditions.
Lead ‘best practice’ initiatives in support of continuous improvement.
Ensure Disney IT security standards are implemented on all application development, servers, and databases.
Provide high-level estimation based on initial requirements.
Break large complex problems into small and testable tasks.
Understand, recommend, and support robust reporting and analytic architectures.
Collect, process, and analyze large data sets.
Manage and prioritize numerous tasks independently in a fast paced environment.
Participate in an on-call rotation and cross-functional sustainment duties with the team.

Required Qualifications & Skills

2+ years of strong Programming skills using C# and Angular, Node, Python, or JavaScript or equivalent work experience.
2+ years of strong data technology skills using SQL Server, Snowflake, SSIS or Apache Airflow or equivalent work experience.
Solid understanding of build automation tools such as GitLab runners, GitHub Actions, Terraform or Jenkins.
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure.
Demonstrated experience developing solid relationships with various teams/partners to move work forward.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and perform job responsibilities in a demanding environment accurately and with minimal supervision.
Prioritization of multiple interdependent projects while monitoring and communicating progress.
Strong work ethics with meticulous accuracy and quest for quality.
Ability to manage confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, data science, or an equivalent field/work experience.
Experience with Labor Systems such as My Time, CDS, GEMS, EiSS, or LDPS.
Ability to manage various timeline commitments.
Proactively identifies, analyzes, and drives problems to resolution, managing complex issues simultaneously while effectively communicating across teams.
Effectively communicates technical actions and expectations to the appropriate partners.
Strives to be the partner of choice by seeking and understanding client business needs, identifying appropriate technical solutions, and meeting/exceeding service expectations.
Ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

Additional Information

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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