Manager, Software Engineering

Disney Parks and Resorts; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international entertainment corporation in Greater London is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead engineering teams within Identity Engineering. You will set technical direction, influence the roadmap, and collaborate with product management to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and be proficient in cloud environments and Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
• Strong mentoring skills for engineering leaders.
• Experience in both object-oriented and functional programming best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of microservices in a multi-region cloud.
• Promote Agile methodologies and lead ceremonies.
• Mentor engineering leaders and improve their technical abilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project requirements.

Skills

Familiarity with Java

Familiarity with AWS

Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Familiarity with cloud environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Job Summary

As a Manager, Software Engineering you will be responsible for leading a group of engineering leaders and their squads within the Identity Engineering organisation. You will help set technical and architectural direction, influence the roadmap for squads and the wider organisation, and partner with peers across Product, Project Management, and Engineering. You'll support leaders in organising effectively to deliver on Identity Engineering's goals, lead within a dynamic, inclusive environment grounded in agile practices, and foster strong collaboration between squads. Additionally, you'll help cultivate a culture focused on delivering exceptional experiences for guests, consumers, and internal stakeholders.

Identity Engineering delivers Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) including but not limited to: D+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Parks. Identity Engineering squads build and run high-traffic and globally replicated systems which form an integral and visible part of every consumer's journey at Disney properties.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of stateful microservices and lambdas in a multi-region cloud environment.
• Promote and support Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban by leading regular ceremonies such as stand‑up, retrospectives and sprint planning.
• Mentor engineering leaders and their squad members to help them improve their technical ability and build their profile within and outside of the organisation.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and articulate technical decisions and outcomes.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Familiarity with at least one of the following JVM languages: Java, Scala, or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following cloud providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Compute (GCP), or Microsoft Azure.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with the Scala programming language and popular functional frameworks such as Cats, Cats Effect, ZIO, and http4s.
• Familiarity with both object oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming (FP) best practices.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kubernetes, Terraform, and infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology:

At Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, we’re blending imagination and innovation to reimagine the ways people experience and engage with the world's most beloved stories and products. Our work is wide‑ranging and deeply sophisticated. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love.

Disney's ability to marry world‑class technology with one‑of‑a‑kind creativity makes us unique. It is at the heart of our past, present, and future. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.