Software Engineer

“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 Technology Solution Architecture & Delivery organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences. The Software Engineer will report to the Manager, Technology in Solution Delivery team. 

About The Role & Team: 

• The Software Engineer is a front-end engineering focused role within Solution Delivery team under Disney Experience Technology (DXT). Our team plays a key role in improving efficiency, defining standards, and enabling re usability across the organization. 

• The Software Engineer who joins our team will report to the Technology Manager and will contribute to a front-end engineering focused group of other contributors. This role will be responsible for building and delivering libraries, adding new features to existing applications and implementing solutions proposed by our Architecture team.  

• This role will need to follow certain Technology Standards defined within DX T&D and implement the improvements based on new tools and frameworks as they get approved. 

What You’ll Do:  

• Analyze and contribute to the development of software enhancements, fixes, components, and/or new products used in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related computer programs 

• Participate in conceptualizing and establishing the architectural direction for development initiatives 

• Code for applications ranging from commercial and end-user applications to infrastructure and technology platform software and tools 

• Engage with users, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define system requirements and necessary modifications for assigned projects 

• Design component-level tasks for assigned projects, outlining specifications for each task 

• Contribute to the execution of tasks within large or highly complex software programs and systems 

• Act as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced developers and new team members, providing guidance and oversight 

• Help with problem analysis and issue resolution, providing straightforward solutions and suggestion potential improvements to processes, technology, and interfaces to enhance team efficiency 

• You will be encouraged to stay up to date with emerging technologies and leverage AI tools such as GitHub Copilot 

Qualifications of the Role:

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience 

• Comfortable working in an agile environment 

• Proficient in frontend frameworks & technologies like Angular and Node.js with a keen interest in continuous learning and skill development 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Contributed to the new Initiatives and Projects with Software Development Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies. 

• Understands the Open-Source Contribution model and able to perform Open Source Software (OSS) Technical Reviews 

• Knowledge of version control software – Git. 

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