Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company Nordic & Baltic; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment leader in Manchester is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to develop engaging user interfaces and support full software development lifecycle processes. Candidates should understand high-quality coding practices, be familiar with JavaScript and React, and have experience with building web services. This role includes perks such as 25 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• High-quality front-end coding and testing practices required.
• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS necessary.
• Experience with responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and build engaging user interfaces using React.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Contribute to the software development lifecycle from ideation to deployment.

Skills

Front-end coding

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML and CSS

Responsive design

Building web services

GraphQL and RESTful APIs

Cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

Overview

About The Role & Team

At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. From streaming platforms and sports broadcasting to news, animation, and immersive experiences, we continue to shape the future of storytelling and viewer engagement. Every product, every experience, and every innovation is powered by a team driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology powers the digital experiences that bring Disney’s iconic content to viewers around the globe. Whether it’s evolving our streaming platforms, innovating advertising and content delivery infrastructure, or delivering cutting-edge sports and news experiences, we are at the forefront of redefining how stories are told and experienced.

The WeaponX UI team plays a pivotal role in delivering key user capabilities shared across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. We build high-throughput, reliable services and data pipelines that gather user insights and power personalization across all our platforms. We're a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative team looking for a skilled Software Engineer who thrives in a high-impact environment.

What You Will Do

• Design and build engaging user interfaces using React and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from ideation through implementation, testing, and deployment
• Participate in code reviews, offering thoughtful feedback to your peers
• Support Agile practices within your squad by actively engaging in ceremonies like standups and planning
• Help build and maintain the Node.js backend services that power our frontend applications
• Champion operational excellence by ensuring our services are reliable and performant

Experience We're Looking For

• Understanding of high-quality front-end coding, testing, and development practices
• Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience building web services, GraphQL and RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and coding platforms

The Interview Process

We view interviewing as a two-way process and take a relaxed, practical approach that reflects how our teams work together daily. This involves reviewing code, pair programming, and solving problems together. We'll conclude with a behaviour based interview where we'll both spend time understanding what it will be like working with each other.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

Our Disney Values

Integrity - We do what we say - We are truthful, trustworthy and respectful. We believe the best in others and strive for mutual understanding. We do the right thing, even when it's not the easy thing.

Creativity - Our imagination is boundless - We use the power of imagination and innovation to create stories, experiences and products that connect with people everywhere. We encourage thinking differently and strive for excellence.

Collaboration - We're better together - We drive empowerment through sharing expertise and communicating transparently. We see possibilities beyond our business areas and harness the power of working together.

Community - We care about others - We unite people through stories and our commitment to hope, optimism and resilience. We care about the communities we operate in and our teams.

Inclusion - We're welcoming to everyone - We show up authentically and empower others to do the same. We ensure everyone feels heard, respected and welcome. We believe in having real conversations with diverse perspectives.

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.