Lead Data Engineer

The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Lead Data Engineer at The Walt Disney Company in Orlando leads the design of enterprise data architecture and data modeling standards across domains. You will model logical and physical schemas, define integration patterns, and drive cross-domain data pipelines that power Disney Experiences’ data platforms.

Roles include guiding data modeling reviews, budgeting for architecture projects, and staying current with new data technologies.

Qualifications

• For this role, 7+ years in data architecture, data modeling, or senior data engineering.
• Deep expertise in dimensional modeling, data vault, lakehouse architectures at scale.
• Advanced SQL and data transformation tools like dbt and Spark.
• Experience with cloud data warehouses and data lake architectures (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).
• Ability to define and enforce data modeling standards across teams.
• Comfortable in an agile environment with cross-functional collaboration.
• Visionary leadership that drives excellence and fosters inclusive culture.
• Familiarity with required technologies and a willingness to expand toolset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of enterprise data architecture with logical models, physical schemas, and integration patterns.
• Define data modeling standards, naming conventions, and architectural patterns across domains.
• Design cross-domain data integrations connecting disparate sources into coherent datasets.
• Establish and maintain data dictionaries, lineage documentation, and metadata standards.
• Lead data modeling reviews and guide complex schema decisions.
• Guide estimation and planning for highly sophisticated, scalable data architecture projects, including budget allocation.
• Stay current with emerging data modeling and architecture technologies to inform recommendations.
• Provide escalation support and drive ongoing enhancement of data models and architecture.

Skills

Dimensional modeling

Data vault

Lakehouse

Advanced SQL

dbt

Spark

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Agile collaboration

Data architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

erwin

dbt

SqlDBM

Alation

Snowflake

Databricks

Redshift

EMR

Spark

Glue

Flink

Job description

Lead Data Engineer

Job ID 10155285

Location Orlando, Florida, United States

Business Disney Experiences

Date posted Aug. 20, 2026

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

“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, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club. We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience across Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation, and Merchandise, as well as initiatives including My Disney Experience and Hey, Disney!

This role sits within the Data Products & Platforms organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences, working closely with various partners across the company.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design of enterprise data architecture, including logical models, physical schemas, and integration patterns

• Define data modeling standards, naming conventions, and architectural patterns across domains

• Design cross-domain data integrations that connect disparate source systems into coherent, well-modeled datasets

• Establish and maintain data dictionaries, lineage documentation, and metadata standards

• Lead data modeling reviews and provide guidance on complex schema design decisions

• Help drive estimation and planning for highly sophisticated, scalable data architecture projects, including budget allocation

• Stay current with emerging data modeling and architecture technologies to inform recommendations

• Provide escalation support as needed and guide the ongoing enhancement of existing data models and architecture

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related work experience in data architecture, data modeling, or senior data engineering roles

• Deep expertise in dimensional modeling, data vault, lakehouse architectures, and enterprise data modeling at scale

• Advanced SQL skills and proficiency with data transformation tools (e.g., dbt , Spark)

• Extensive experience with cloud data warehouses and data lake architectures (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS)

• Proven ability to define and enforce data modeling standards across teams and domains

• Comfortable working in an agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams

• A visionary who motivates teams to excel and fosters creativity, consistently driving excellence

• An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging

• Familiarity with [add required technologies here], with a desire to further develop technical expertise in data architecture tools and methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Modeling Tools – erwin , dbt , SqlDBM , Alation

• Cloud Data Warehouses – Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift

• Data Processing – EMR, Spark, Glue, Spark Streaming/Flink

• Data Quality – Elementary, Anomalo , Great Expectations

• Metadata & Governance – Alation, Unity Catalog, Apache Atlas

• Infrastructure as Code – Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Education

• Master's degree in a related field

The hiring range for this position in FL is $148,300.00-$198,800.00 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.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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