Lead Software Engineer

Job ID 10096493 Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Sep. 12, 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."

Ana, Sr. Researcher, ESPN

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY: “It takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt was on to something when he said that, and it continues to ring true today. No matter where you are in the stage of your career, being part of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) means being a part of a team where you help bring innovation to life through unsurpassed products, services and most importantly remarkable experiences. As a Cast Member, you are the steward and connection to our legacy and the backbone of our thriving innovations. Join our team and watch your dreams come true.

As a Lead Software Engineer with a wealth of experience in software engineering leadership and a strong commitment to excellence, you will oversee a team of skilled engineers within the Payments and Accounting Technology team responsible for advancing the payments and accounting ecosystem to support the ever-expanding business needs of the Parks Commercial Platforms. We seek forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about delivering a quality product and enjoy working closely with business partners on both strategic and tactical challenges. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently, utilize good time management skills, and function well within a diverse team. The Lead Software Engineer reports to the Senior Manager-Technology.

As a part of our team, you will work towards achieving the objectives outlined below:

Actively participating in the successful implementation of solutions for complex technical problems with architecture teams
Taking ownership of the development and maintenance of the architecture for frameworks, execution environments, build systems, and tooling used across multiple products.
Providing strategic input on future initiatives with stakeholders and fellow engineers.
Defining the high-level project architecture and effectively communicating architecture decisions to the entire team
Contributing to and defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project progress and effectiveness.
Managing by influence engineers to ensure clean code that introduces new features and capabilities.
Leading engineers to enhance productivity through innovation and automation.

Responsibilities:

Creation and maintenance of applications, automations, QA environments, and reporting tools.
Implementation of code to improve test automation, efficiency, and develop proof of concepts to solve complex solutions.
Managing and collaborating with external teams and stakeholders for complex tasks.
Guiding and mentoring junior developers, conducting thorough code reviews and technical analysis.
Prioritizing, estimating, and defining complex projects and tools.
Manage scheduling, updates, and communications with both internal and external teams.
Define Key Performance Indicators to determine project statuses and effectiveness.
Offer strategic input on future initiatives to stakeholders and engineers.
Investigate and resolve environmental issues impacting our services.
Act as a valuable resource for other software engineers on the team.
Work closely with immediate teams and colleagues to develop intricate solutions, review code, and propose enhancements.
Supervise by influence a small team of 1-3 dedicated software engineers.

Qualifications:

Deep understanding of design patterns and modern, highly scalable application development
Advanced experience with AWS Lambda ; DynamoDB; Aurora DB, Mongo DB, Kafka topics, etc
Advanced experience with MicroServices, Restful API’s, Cloud computing
Advanced experience with Java 11+, JavaScript, XMLs, Json Messaging, Cloud infrastructures
Advanced experience with Angular and Node
Advanced experience in Object-Oriented design principles, patterns, and coding best practices
Advanced experience building use case driven software with Agile Software Development and Test Driven Development methodologies
Advanced experience with database applications, NoSQL, mobile applications (eg. iOS, Android, etc), and data manipulation tools (eg. Python, etc) is a plus
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to be highly flexible to quickly changing business needs and new technologies
Ability to follow existing programming and style guidelines to maintain consistent quality of code
Ability to contribute to test automation as part of code regression and testing
Ability to create and maintain documentation, procedures, and working instructions for the operations team
Ability to lead improvement of software development processes, protocols and procedures
Ability to proactively reassess business needs and make suggestions to meet those needs
Ability to apply vision, creativity, and proactive solutions to exceptionally complex issues
Ability to lead programming, testing and debugging of major projects
Ability to conceive and set the direction for major development projects
Ability to lead projects and oversee teams
Ability to train, mentor, and review the work of less experienced members of the team

Required Education:

·Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience

Experience:

7+ years of related work experience, architecture and development experience in a highly scalable, high-volume software components, and/or client-facing web applications
2-4 years leading Software Engineering teams and projects

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Attractions Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC 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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