Lead Software Engineer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10104010 Location Orlando, Florida, United States / Glendale, California, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States / Anaheim, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 16, 2024Job Summary:
“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). 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.
This role sits in the Data Products & Platforms (DPP) team Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences.
The Lead Software Engineer position will report to the Manager of Software Engineering.
We are seeking experience with cloud platforms and can create scalable solutions for data platforms. You will develop products and tooling, provide technical expertise, and ensure the delivery of features and capabilities for the Data Platform and Products team. You will be part of a group of experienced developers who build technical solutions that support the entire DX segment, powering the interactions and experiences that create magic for our guests.
You Will:
Write clean, well documented, performant, and testable application code
Write infrastructure-as-code to deploy and maintain infrastructure
Create tooling to automate and test code and platforms
Design low-level implementation details of software, which data structures, class/function/code organization, etc.
Propose technical implementation approaches which support architectural changes that address scaling and performance problems
Proactively seek opportunities to reuse or generalize existing services and implementations
Know the latest new technologies and best approaches in the field of data management and software engineering
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to other members of the team
Conduct code review pull-requests with consistent scrutiny
You Have:
7+ years of software development experience across diverse domains, with at least two years of experience in data management and distributed systems solving problems
Expertise coding and developing solutions that solve complex problems, while keeping in mind code space and time complexity
Proficiency with Python software development
Experience designing and implementing solutions using AWS services, with an understanding of at least some core services: IAM, S3, Kinesis Data Stream, Kinesis Firehose, Lambda, DynamoDB, DMS
Proficiency in DevOps practices, e.g.,: CI/CD, docker, testing, and automation
Experience with infrastructure-as-code, e.g.: Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK, etc.
Experience with real-time data processing using Apache Flink
Understanding of trade-offs between different data storage systems and architectures (data warehouses, SQL vs NoSQL, partitioning, etc.)
Knowledge of agile development approaches and DevOps concepts
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.
Preferred Education:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
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The hiring range for this position in Washington is $156,292.00 to $209,660.00 per year and in California is $149,240.00 to $200,200.00 per year. 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.
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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