Sr Software Engineer

Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 30, 2024

Job Description:

"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.
• Perform validation testing and debug code.
• Follow 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.
• Review code and provide critical thought-provoking comments.
• 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 (e.g., iOS, Android, etc.)
  • 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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