Senior Software Engineer at The Walt Disney Company

Orlando, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Technology, Hospitality, TravelIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of software development experience
Experience collecting, reviewing and updating requirements and/or user stories in an Agile environment
Experience writing technical documentation and providing engineering deliverables
Provide technical leadership, able to encourage and mentor technical members to perform at their highest potential
Validated Knowledge/Experience In Relevant Technologies: Java, AWS – Lambda, SQS, S3, API Gateway, CloudWatch, Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, Web Services (SOAP & REST), GraphQL, JSON, Software Performance Optimization (memory, CPU, scaling, etc...), Message Queues, HTTP Protocol, SQL, No SQL, Harness, Rundeck, AppDynamics, Splunk
Preferred: Proven understanding of micro-services, RESTful Web Services, or APIs using Spring boot, Spring Cloud Function, JPA, and/or

Responsibilities

Complete assigned component level software development and fixes using new or existing technologies, participating in development of specs, assigned components, projects, and fixes
Participate in the design process of new features and improvements to the software platform in an agile environment
Have an ability to build and maintain documentation, procedures, and work instructions for development or operations team - using AI tools as needed to help reduce manual overhead
Responsible for Release Management, Service Management and build configuration in highly coordinated environment while using DevOps tools like Harness, Rundeck, API gateways, AppDynamics and Splunk
Coordinate, influence, and mentor with collaborative project teams, key clients, and other technical groups in the organization - articulating needs to both technical and non-tech audiences
Work closely with Quality Engineers, Product and Project Managers, Architects, and Business stakeholders to develop solutions that enhance AI-assisted code development through improved prompt engineering. This involves using tools like GitHub Copilot, Q Developer, and other approved AI platforms to integrate static code analysis, vulnerability detection, and performance optimization within CI/CD pipelines
Ensure a process orientation across the technical/project team, being able to develop, implement and improve process with a focus on engineering best practices
Provide technical direction and evaluate the quality of work from vendors

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

API DevelopmentScalable Software SystemsAgile MethodologySoftware DesignSoftware TestingComponent Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Senior Software Engineer role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Senior Software Engineer role remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key responsibilities does this Senior Software Engineer role involve?

The role involves designing and developing scalable software systems and APIs, participating in agile design processes, handling release and service management with DevOps tools, and collaborating with teams using AI tools like GitHub Copilot for code development.

What is the team like for this Senior Software Engineer position at Disney?

The team is part of Disney Experiences Technology's Core Sales Platform in the Commerce space, acting as the one-stop shop for external clients selling Disney products, and collaborates with Quality Engineers, Product Managers, Architects, and Business stakeholders in an agile environment.

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

Strong candidates have practical knowledge of software development and engineering, experience with scalable systems, DevOps tools like Harness and Splunk, AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot, and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams while mentoring others.