Principal Software Engineer at The Walt Disney Company

Anaheim, California, United States

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of related work experience in a Software Engineering role
Deep experience within Java development and Services/MicroServices Architecture
Validated experience with relational databases (MS SQL, AuroraDB) and monitoring/logging tools (e.g. Splunk, Grafana, AppDynamics)
Direct experience working within Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS)
Experience leveraging generative AI technologies to increase productivity and enhance quality of software delivery
Excellent leadership abilities, to ensure effective growth and development of team, that can motivate teams and foster creativity within them
Ability to lead multiple projects at a time and tackle sophisticated technical and operational challenges in an agile environment
Experience documenting designs using appropriate diagrams and tools
Confident and professional speaking and presentation abilities among groups, higher-level leadership, and in virtual environments
Demonstrated mentorship mentality, looking for opportunities to mentor and lead in the context of large-scope projects and initiatives across multiple teams
Bachelor's or foreign equivalent Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Responsibilities

Own the analysis, design, delivery, and modifications of software improvements and/or new products used in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related computer programs
Possess expertise in current programming languages and technologies, with strong skills in writing code and programming tasks
Contribute to the conception, design, development, testing, and implementation of software components, fixes, improvements, and/or new systems and applications
Exercise full autonomy to interact with users across diverse teams and levels to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications
Initiate the testing and debugging of applications, using conceptual and innovative thinking to drive sophisticated, highly scalable solutions throughout the organization
Lead projects that may be used in commercial and end-user applications or focus on software and tools supporting infrastructure and technology platforms
Lead and influence the direction and prioritization of the design and development of highly scalable software systems and applications
Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging technologies within your area of expertise to drive informed decision-making and recommendations
Drive evaluation, adoption, and implementation of generative AI platforms/solutions to increase productivity in software delivery
Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Solution Engineering to guide architecture, roadmaps, and software delivery - shaping overall strategy for the ticketing/entitlement space
Design best practices used in the development, maintenance, and administration of systems, including software platform and configuration updates across multiple business units
Work with key software vendors to provide requirements (functional and non-functional) and influence their solutions to ensure that the requirements will be met

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software DesignSoftware DevelopmentCloud ComputingScalable SystemsTestingDebuggingSystem Architecture

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Principal Software Engineer role?

The role requires 10+ years of related work experience in a Software Engineering role.

What are the key technical skills needed for this position?

Candidates need deep experience within Java development and Services/MicroServices Architecture, along with expertise in current programming languages and technologies.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require working in an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does a strong candidate for this Principal Software Engineer role look like?

A strong candidate has 10+ years in software engineering, deep Java and microservices expertise, experience leading projects, and the ability to drive scalable solutions and influence architecture.