Job Summary :
We Power the Magic! That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital. 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 Digital Core & Platform services organization within Disney Experiences (DX) Technology & Digital.
The Sr. Software Engineer will report to the Manager, Technology for Web Platform, Guest Messaging, Enterprise Search.
What You Will Do
- Focus on developing UI software that meets the functional, technical, and business needs of the organization.
- Collaborate with other web developers, designers, and programmers.
- Technically lead and mentor a small team of developers.
- Improve software & resolve issues using new or existing technologies.
- Write well designed code with unit tests.
- Ensure code works well in multiple browsers on multiple web and mobile platforms.
- Performs validation testing and debugs code.
- Follows established protocols for installation and maintenance.
- Develop an understanding of the existing front-end technology stack and be able to assist with end-to-end troubleshooting.
- Interact and coordinate deliverables with other technical groups in the organization.
- Reviews code and provide critical thought-provoking comments.
- Ability to guide peers and consultant team members with a direction for User Interface design.
- Participate and follow the architectural direction for web development projects while providing constructive feedback.
- Build code that is accessibility and SEO friendly.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Proven experience of TypeScript frameworks like Angular
- Deep understanding of JavaScript, and frameworks based on JavaScript like jQuery, AngularJS.
- JSON / XML Messaging - Consumed and written user interface code REST based web services with JSON data and / or XML data
- Deep knowledge of standards-based HTML, CSS
- Ability to analyze and visualize Single Page applications or Mobile Native / Hybrid Views.
- Expertise on Mobile Friendly Web App Development (Responsive, Adaptive)
- Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization practices
- CS Fundamentals - Knowledge of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, coding standard processes, database applications, and mobile applications platforms (., iOS, Android,
- Understanding of unit tests in the context of UI based frameworks.
- Experience using version management systems like Git.
- HTTP Protocol conceptual understanding is a must.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of mobile app development (Hybrid / Native)
- Agile / SCRUM experience
- Knowledge of Flutter, SDUI platforms. Experience is a bonus.
- Content Management System knowledge.
- Knowledge of Java and Java Frameworks like Spring or equivalent.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, or comparable field of study, and / or equivalent work experience
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The hiring range for this position in California $138,900 - $186,200 per year and in Seattle is $145,400 - $195,000 per year.
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.