Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise creating world-class stories and experiences.
Celebration, FL 34747, USA
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Entertainment · Travel

Description For Lead Software Engineer

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, and Disney Vacation Club.

As a Lead Software Engineer at Disney, you'll be responsible for leading the development and implementation of custom and commercial software projects to enable an eCommerce experience powered by real-time, live inventory on Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions websites. You'll work in a dynamic environment where you'll translate functional business requirements into technical specifications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.

Your role will involve architecting and implementing large-scale enterprise solutions, mentoring team members, and driving technical excellence. You'll leverage your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud technologies to build robust, scalable systems. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while contributing to magical experiences for Disney guests worldwide.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software engineering experience, strong leadership abilities, and a track record of delivering complex technical projects. You'll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, while working for one of the world's most beloved entertainment companies.

This role offers the chance to be part of Disney's digital transformation, working on projects that directly impact millions of guests' experiences. You'll have the opportunity to grow your technical and leadership skills while contributing to the next generation of Disney's digital platforms.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Lead the development and implementation of custom and commercial software projects
  • Own the analysis, design, program, debugging, and modifications of software improvements
  • Facilitate decision making by engaging appropriate resources
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Managers, and Project Managers
  • Mentor team members on software development best practices
  • Define coding patterns and practices
  • Review code to ensure quality of delivered products
  • Develop and drive strategic technology roadmap

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
React
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Redis
Kubernetes
  • Minimum 7 years of related work experience
  • Experience with Java, Spring Core, Spring Boot, Maven, Tomcat, REST, SOAP, GIT
  • Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, Angular, React
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and continuous integration/delivery systems
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Splunk, AppDynamics, Open Telemetry
  • Expertise with relational databases, writing and optimizing queries
  • Experience with Microservices
  • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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