1976 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC

Lead frontend engineering with AI-assisted development, technical leadership, and full-stack responsibilities for guest-facing digital platforms. | 7+ years software engineering, leadership in frontend and full-stack, AI-assisted development experience, strong JavaScript/TypeScript, React and Angular skills, CI/CD and observability expertise. | Job Posting Title: Lead Frontend Software Engineer - AI Assisted Engineering Practices Req ID: 10146000 Job Description: This is not a remote role. You must be in the area or willing to relocate! “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, Disney Vacation Club, Storyliving by Disney, Adventures by Disney, and National Geographic Expeditions. This role sits in the Disney Signature Experience organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences. It supports high-visibility, guest-facing digital platforms and works closely with Storyliving by Disney, Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions (A&E) businesses. Role Summary The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of custom and commercial software projects to power both cast and guest experiences. They will champion the use of AI-assisted development tools and process automation across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), driving measurable improvements in delivery speed, code quality, and operational efficiency. This role intentionally blends active software development with technical leadership. You will spend meaningful time designing, building, reviewing, and improving code while also setting technical direction, mentoring engineers, and guiding platform strategy. The role emphasizes modern front-end engineering (UI architecture, performance, accessibility, component-driven development) while maintaining full-stack responsibility with back-end systems. You will partner closely with Product, UX, Content, and Business stakeholders to ensure the web platform and front-end ecosystem scale reliably to support best-in-class, high-traffic, revenue-generating digital experiences. What You’ll Do Experience Platform & Front-End Engineering Leadership (Primary Focus) Own the technical strategy, roadmap, and operational health of the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform and the guest-facing front-end ecosystem built on it Set front-end architecture direction for guest-facing web experiences (rendering strategy, component architecture, data/state patterns) and ensure consistency across products Lead platform upgrades, security posture, performance optimization, reliability, and scalability initiatives across both the platform and UI layer Establish and evolve engineering standards and best practices for front-end development (patterns, guardrails, quality gates, CI/CD expectations) Build and govern reusable capabilities: components/templates/workflows/content models and shared UI component libraries/design system adoption Write, review, and optimize production-quality code using JavaScript and TypeScript; provide hands-on technical leadership for React and Angular implementations Champion web fundamentals using measurable standards and tooling: performance, accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and responsive design Partner with Product, UX, Design, and Content teams to translate designs into scalable, maintainable solutions and enable AI-assisted content workflows (e.g., tagging, summarization, optimization) with brand governance and quality controls Introduce AI-enhanced experience capabilities where valuable (e.g., intelligent search, recommendations, conversational interfaces, personalization) with appropriate quality and risk controls Services & Integrations (Full-Stack Leadership) Design, implement, and review APIs, microservices, and backend integrations supporting business and guest experiences Define integration strategies with internal systems and third-party services, ensuring secure and reliable service contracts Contribute hands-on across the stack as needed to unblock teams, accelerate delivery, and resolve complex technical challenges Collaborate with architects on cloud-native and AI solution patterns, ensuring operability and maintainability Ensure end-to-end alignment between front-end, services, and infrastructure (performance, reliability, observability readiness) Engineering Excellence & Delivery Drive adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices (agentic IDEs, code assistants, AI pair programming) to improve throughput and quality, with clear team guardrails and measurable outcomes Set standards for “trust-but-verify” usage of AI-generated code: validation, security review, refactoring expectations, and maintainability requirements (including preventing over-reliance on automation) Expand SDLC automation using AI where it improves outcomes (test generation, documentation generation, code review acceleration, pipeline improvements), while preserving engineering rigor Actively participate in development while leading code reviews to ensure quality, security, and maintainability Identify, prioritize, and remediate technical debt through hands-on contribution and backlog planning Translate business requirements into clear technical designs, stories, and implementation plans Guide estimation, planning, and delivery of complex initiatives Ensure CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and observability are built into all solutions Review and approve solution designs and technical documentation Ensure you remain up to date with emerging technologies so you can make informed recommendations Team Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and coach engineers through code reviews, pairing, and design discussions Provide technical leadership to both onshore and offshore development teams Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture Promote effective use of AI-assisted developer tools to improve code quality, velocity, and documentation Lead by example through strong engineering practices, ownership, and accountability Required Qualifications 7+ years of professional software engineering experience Demonstrated ability to lead technical decision-making, influence architecture across teams, and align engineering solutions with business outcomes An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging Must have demonstrated success using AI coding assistants (agentic IDEs / AI pair programming) to improve delivery speed and quality Must have experience implementing AI-enabled automation across SDLC (testing, code review, documentation, CI/CD) with measurable outcomes Strong “trust-but-verify” discipline: validate, secure, refactor, and govern AI-generated output to meet maintainability standards Ability to establish team guardrails and educate others on responsible AI usage (risks, over-reliance, licensing/security considerations) Strong expertise in modern front-end development using JavaScript and TypeScript Must have hands-on experience with Node.js, React and Angular in large-scale applications Must have solid full-stack experience with Java, Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices Experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Splunk, AppDynamics, etc.) Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software architecture principles Experience working in agile development environments Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of experience building and supporting enterprise-scale, customer-facing platforms Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including AEM as a Cloud Service Experience with headless or hybrid AEM architectures Experience using AI assisted development tools in large engineering teams Understanding of responsible AI principles in enterprise or consumer facing environments Experience with cloud-based technologies like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure Experience with Confluence and Jira to document requirements, user stories and technical designs. Required Education Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Preferred Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline #DISNEYTECH The hiring range for this position in Orlando is $148,300.00 - $180,000.00 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. Job Posting Segment: DX Technology Job Posting Primary Business: Disney Signature Experiences Primary Job Posting Category: Software Engineer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Celebration, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-04-28 Learn more about us.

Develop and maintain APIs and cloud-enabled applications supporting Disney's payments ecosystem. | Senior software engineer with 5+ years experience, full stack skills including cloud, API, UI, Java, Angular, AWS, and AI integration. | Job Posting Title: Sr Software Engineer (Project Hire) Req ID: 10150093 Job Description: At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join the Payments and Accounting Technology team, which delivers secure, auditable, and modern commerce platforms for both guests and cast. This team plays a critical role in enabling seamless transaction experiences that directly support Disney’s financial operations and P&L. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, AI-enabled problem solver who enjoys building high-quality systems and tackling complex technical challenges. This role focuses on enhancing and supporting the growing digital footprint with 100+ acquisition and retention placements spanning Parks, Cruise Line, and Disney Store Payments, deeply integrated with the Disney Payments ecosystem, Chase applications, and Disney Visa Instant Credit, in a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Manager of Technology. This is a Project Hire role with a duration 2 years. Please note that this role is not open to sponsorship of any kind at this time. (i.e.: OPT, H1B, TN). Responsibilities: Build and maintain APIs and services for internal and external-facing applications Develop and support applications using cloud-enabled solutions (AWS) Write high-quality, maintainable code with test coverage Support sustained delivery demand, including major product refreshes or launches Participate in peer code reviews and collaborate to uphold coding standards Implement front-end features in coordination with backend systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions Support and troubleshoot existing systems to maintain uptime, production releases, and issue resolution Required Skills: Minimum 5 years of related work experience in software development Full stack engineer with strong cloud, API, and UI capabilities Angular (components, RxJS, state management) Node.js (Express/NestJS) Java 17+, microservices, Spring Boot, REST APIs AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Aurora) Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) UI and API testing (JUnit, Postman) Strong debugging skills, production readiness, and partner integration experience AI Skills: LLM/Generative AI experience (RAG, prompt design, guardrails) Agentic AI development (one or more: Amazon Q/Kiro, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude) Python scripting for automation and AI/ML integration Comfortable working in an Agile environment Proficient in modern development practices and tools, with a strong desire for continuous learning and skill development Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment Collaboration with Product, QA, and engineering partners Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering practical solutions Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic work settings and changing priorities Commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education and experience) The hiring range for this position in Orlando, Florida is $130,000-$160,000 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. Job Posting Segment: DX Technology Job Posting Primary Business: Tech Delivery, Platforms, & Core Systems Primary Job Posting Category: Software Engineer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-06-03 Learn more about us.