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Software Engineer - Project Hire

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10095799 Location Bay Lake, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Aug. 23, 2024

Job Summary:

Job Overview

“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences Technology & Digital. Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.

We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology and digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!

This role is a part of the Retail & Restaurant Commerce Technology organization within Disney Experiences Technology & Digital. It works closely with a diverse team of engineers and service owners from across the company.

The Software Engineer (PH) will report to the Manager – Software Engineering.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive web and mobile applications using Flutter, Angular, and/or TypeScript.
  • Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and services developed in Java.
  • Analyze UI user stories, provide realistic estimations, and participate in sprint planning, scrums, demos, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Participate in peer-to-peer code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
  • Conduct testing and debugging of code to ensure high performance and reliability.
  • Create mobile software development documentation and assist in assigning tasks to team members.
  • Experience maintaining and optimizing existing codebases, ensuring system reliability and performance.
  • Deliver new enhancements and features in a timely manner adhering to project requirements.
  • Oversee development efforts of external contractors ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, timelines and projects specifications.

Project Hire

  • This is a 30 month Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement. 

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum of 3+ years of related work experience .
  • Experience building highly scalable and performant production level UI based applications.
  • Proficient in UI development technologies such as Flutter, Angular, and/or TypeScript.
  • Led integration of RESTful APIs and web services with backend developers.
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Solid understanding of how version control systems work (e.g., Git).
  • Experience working in an Agile Team consisting of product managers, project managers, design, QA, and technical team members. 
  • Excellent communication skills required to interact with technical colleagues, and partners.
  • Ability to maintain focus in a dynamic, fast-paced environment working with cross-functional teams. 
  • Self-motivated, quick learner, passion for consumer software. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working and collaborating with UI/UX and backend service development teams.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Education

  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

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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