Senior Software Engineer at The Walt Disney Company

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Hospitality, TravelIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of related software engineering work experience in an agile environment
Advanced level knowledge in Java, Angular, Node.js stack, with a proactive demeanor towards continuous learning and skill development, and an interest in mastering emerging data engineering tools and methodologies
Advanced level knowledge of Microservices, RESTful Web Services, and/or APIs
Proficiency in object-oriented programming with an understanding of design principles
Proficiency in design, development, and implementation of highly scalable, high-volume software systems and components and major SaaS solutions
Experience with event driven architecture, including technologies such as Pub-Sub, Kafka, and similar solutions
Strong knowledge of unit testing, behavioral testing and continuous integration
Experience with monitoring tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, and New Relic
Experience with Software Performance Optimization (memory, CPU, scaling, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in developing cloud-based solutions using managed and serverless technologies as appropriate such as Docker, AWS ECS, Google GKE, AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, AWS DynamoDB, or Google Firestore
Experience with JavaScript frameworks (Angular and Node.js)
Database Design Experience including both relational and NoSQL such as DynamoDB
Experience with QA and software analytics

Responsibilities

Conceive, design, develop, test, and implement software components, fixes, improvements, and/or new systems and applications
Contribute to the design and implementation of custom applications and integrations, cloud services, and software systems
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 from planning to implementation
Communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders, both on- and off-shore, to identify system requirements or needs and project objectives
Support team members in delivering technology solutions that meet business needs and follow best engineering practices
Participate in regular code reviews and help maintain coding standards, doing performance testing and debugging as needed, in order to improve platforms and software features
Provide input on technical direction and help assess the quality of deliverables and approaches to manage dependencies
Work independently to deliver assigned tasks within agreed timelines, adapting as needed to changing business requirements
Practice agile development in a collaborative, dynamic team environment
Follow programming and style guidelines to ensure high-quality, secure code
Create and maintain documentation, procedures, and work instructions as needed
Demonstrate creativity in evaluating business needs and suggesting technical solutions
Stay up to date and leverage emerging technologies such as Generative AI/helper tools like Github Copilot

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software DevelopmentCloud ServicesIntegrationsProgrammingDebuggingCode ReviewPerformance TestingSystem DesignTestingImplementation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 5+ years of related software engineering work experience in an agile environment, advanced knowledge in Java, Angular, Node.js stack, and advanced knowledge of Microservices and RESTful Web Services.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team environment look like at Disney Experiences Technology?

The role involves working in a collaborative, dynamic team environment practicing agile development, communicating with technical and business stakeholders both on- and off-shore, participating in code reviews, and supporting team members.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Software Engineer position?

A strong candidate has 5+ years of agile software engineering experience, advanced proficiency in Java, Angular, Node.js, Microservices, and RESTful Web Services, plus a proactive approach to learning emerging technologies like Generative AI.