The Walt Disney Company · 3 hours ago
Sr Software Engineer - Business Operations
Seattle, WA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$149K/yr - $199K/yr
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a global leader in media and entertainment, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Business Operations engineering team. The role involves driving organizational efficiency through the development and enhancement of critical application portfolios, requiring strong technical leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Own the design, development, and successful deployment of medium-to-large size software solutions, ensuring performance, quality, scalability, and security
Drive software engineering best practices, including design, code quality, security and testability within the team
Exhibit deep and broad technical expertise, with hands-on proficiency in key functional/specialty areas
Serve as a primary technical resource for the team, offering guidance on technical issues and new feature development
Solve complex technical problems with an innovative and experimental can-do attitude grounded by advanced technical skill and technique
Conduct thorough code reviews, focusing on requirements, design and coding standards, readability, testability, and optimization
Mentor and guide the work of less experienced engineers to develop solutions
Identify opportunities and recommend the development or implementation of solutions to improve products or processes with each iteration
Document technical details for assigned features, fixes, and projects
Work independently with minimal guidance, applying judgment in selecting methods and techniques to resolve issues or satisfy requests
Make timely, informed technical decisions that moderately influence the work of team members and related projects
Participate in developing new technical approaches and tools
Communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
Strong proficiency in React.js and its ecosystem (Hooks, Context API, React Router, etc.)
Experience with state management libraries (Redux etc)
Knowledge of TypeScript for better type safety and scalability
Understanding of modern UI/UX principles and component-driven development
Strong experience with Node.js, Express.js, or NestJS for building APIs
Proficiency in RESTful APIs and GraphQL development
Knowledge of authentication & authorization (JWT, OAuth, OpenID)
Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
Understanding of testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress, JUnit)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
2+ years direct experience in a senior or lead role
Experience integrating with and extending Headless Content Management Systems (CMS) architecture, specifically managing content structures and presentation layers (e.g., using CMS APIs with Next.js)
Advanced knowledge of application security best practices and mitigation techniques (e.g., securing APIs, protecting against common web vulnerabilities)
Knowledge of event-driven architectures (AWS SNS/SQS, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Understanding of serverless functions (AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions)
Exposure to AI/ML integration in web applications
Exposure to AI assisted coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot)
Benefits
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
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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