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Sr UI/UX Developer - TA/Project Hire

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10079413 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Sep. 12, 2024

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

"We make magic!" That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment. Walt's passion was to envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. 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. Bring your talents here and discover why a career with Disney is the opportunity you've been looking for!

As a Senior UI/UX Developer, you will help guide the creation, installation, and support for systems in our attractions. 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, Platform Systems.

What You Will Do

  • Develop or update the UI/UX for several next-generation proprietary Disney software packages

  • Create and use storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps to illustrate design concepts

  • Using latest design concepts to create engaging interfaces

  • Develop mockups and prototypes that demonstrates site usage and looks

  • Work with internal lines of business and stakeholders to identify best solutions for our customers

  • Document development decision points, strategies, workflows and final design

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Front end languages:  5+ years of experience with TypeScript and JavaScript

  • Front end frameworks:  5+ years of experience with Next.JS and React

  • Experience with agile software development

  • Experience using tools: Jira, Gitlab and Confluence

  • Strong communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to prioritize and manage tasks

  • Ability to gather and translate user requirements into a cohesive design

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with automated testing

  • Experience creating wireframes in Lucidchart

Education

Required Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical background

Preferred Education

  • Master of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical background

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Additional Information

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.

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 at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.

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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