Lead Software Engineer

Disney Experiences creates world-class immersive digital experiences for Disney's Parks & Resorts, Disney Cruise Line, and other vacation brands.
Orlando, FL, USA
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Travel

Description For Lead Software Engineer

Disney Experiences (DX) is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their SEAS organization within Technology & Digital. This role focuses on developing high-performance, highly scalable systems for Disney Cruise Line's shoreside application team. The position involves leading a small, fast-paced development team and participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Java development, cloud technologies, and microservices architecture.

The role offers the opportunity to work on systems that directly impact guest experiences across Disney's premier vacation brands. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing high-throughput services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical direction for the technology stack. The position requires strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.

As part of Disney's technology team, you'll contribute to creating world-class immersive digital experiences for Disney Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, and other vacation brands. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and practical implementation skills. You'll work in Celebration, Florida - a picture-perfect community founded by The Walt Disney Company, located just 25 minutes southwest of Orlando.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced software engineer looking to make a significant impact at one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies, working on systems that help create magical experiences for millions of guests.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Lead in the design and implementation of high throughput services
  • Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code
  • Collaborate & troubleshoot with vendor applications and APIs
  • Lead sprint plan review meetings
  • Interface with internal & external teams to define requirements
  • Provide support to partner teams
  • Manage multiple competing priorities
  • Design and develop specifications for assigned projects

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

Java
Node.js
TypeScript
  • Minimum 7 years experience in design and development of scalable systems
  • Expertise with Java development, Spring, Spring Boot, and JPA
  • Experience with multithreading and reactive programming
  • Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Experience with .NET Framework / .NET Core and C#
  • Experience with AWS / Cloud based development
  • RESTful Web API Development
  • Oracle SQL server experience
  • Full Stack development with focus on middle tier and back-end
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

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