“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.
We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & 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 sits in the Retail & Restaurant organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences. It works closely with Product team, Vendor partners and Operations partners from across the company.
The Sr. Software Engineer will report to the Mgr, Software Engineering.
About The Role & Team:We are looking for someone to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications that support critical business operations. This role involves working across systems to define integration points, data mappings, and technical solutions aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in Java and GCP based technologies, excels in cross-functional collaboration, and is comfortable owning complex features from concept to deployment. You’ll mentor team members, contribute to architectural decisions, and help drive continuous improvement using modern development practices.
What You’ll Do:May lead small projects encompassing analysis, design, programming, debugging, and modification of software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related computer programs
Responsible for performing testing and debugging of applications
Code may be used in commercial and end-user applications or focus on software and tools supporting infrastructure and technology platforms
Code at the component level
Work typically involves large or highly sophisticated software programs and systems
Possess a proven understanding of current programming language and technologies, with strong skills in writing code and completing programming tasks
Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications
Conceive, design, develop, test, and implement software components, fixes, improvements, and/or new systems and applications
Design and develop highly scalable software systems and applications
You will be expected to stay up to date with emerging technologies
Required Qualifications:Minimum 5 years of related work experience
Comfortable working in an agile environment
Proficiency in Java, Google Cloud Platform / Google Kubernetes Engine, Pub/Sub architecture, MongoDB, Dagger framework, GitLab, Terraform, web services (SOAP & REST), and CI/CD pipelines with a proactive demeanor towards continuous learning and skill development, and an interest in mastering emerging data engineering tools and methodologies
Preferred Qualifications:Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Ability to define and document data mappings across systems, translating between source structures, application models, and target formats.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
Skilled in mentoring and providing technical guidance to team members.
Proactive in identifying risks and recommending improvements to processes, technologies, and team effectiveness.
Experience in Supply Chain Management domains such as logistics, warehouse management, inventory, or purchasing with ERP system integrations.
Required Education:Bachelor's or foreign equivalent 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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