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Sr Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise.
Glendale, CA, USA
$140,000 - $170,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

We are a group of Disney technologists focused on building and improving Disney's Online Platform for Ticketing Products. Our team specializes in developing solutions for various Disney brands, working with key products including Tickets, Annual Passes, Special Events, and Park Reservations supporting both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for end-to-end ownership of backend services, from ideation to deployment and monitoring. You'll work with AWS managed services, implement solutions using Java/Docker/Spring Framework, and lead technical initiatives while mentoring junior engineers.

The role offers an opportunity to work on large-scale systems that directly impact millions of Disney park visitors. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation. The position comes with competitive compensation ($140,000-$170,000) plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Key technical areas include AWS services, containerization, database management (both SQL and NoSQL), and modern development practices. You'll need strong experience with Java backend development, AWS cloud services, and testing frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience and a passion for creating robust, scalable solutions.

This position is with Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC in Glendale, California, offering the chance to work on technology that powers some of the world's most beloved entertainment experiences. Note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Join us in creating the next generation of ticketing and reservation systems that help make Disney parks and experiences accessible to millions of guests worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Sr Software Engineer

  • End to end ownership of backend services
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve product and business requirements
  • Develop effective solutions, lead code reviews
  • Lead code reviews and provide leadership to junior engineers
  • Write complex programs, analyze code changes and suggest improvements
  • Check-in valuable, clean code on a daily basis
  • Create reference implementations for mentoring junior staff

Requirements For Sr Software Engineer

Java
MySQL
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years of experience in backend development or software engineering
  • Experience with AWS Suite (EC2, ECS, etc.)
  • Experience with jUnit Testing
  • Experience with GitLab, GitHub, GitHub Co-Pilot
  • Hands On Knowledge on Design Patterns, and Data Structures
  • Experience with relational databases and NoSQL data stores
  • Good communication skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or technical field

Benefits For Sr Software Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentive units
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits

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