Manager Application Development

The Walt Disney Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 166,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Experiences Technology (DXT) in Orlando, FL seeks a Manager of Software Engineering to lead architecture, development, testing, deployment, and improvement of software across environments.

You will drive technical strategy, partner with vendors, and ensure security, reliability, and scalability while aligning with business goals and schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related work experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Deep understanding of OOAD.
• Experience with SDLC, web/mobile development, backend services, and multi-vendor environments.
• Experience with Java/J2EE architectures and cloud-based systems (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
• Experience leading and recruiting technical teams.
• Experience with Agile development approaches.
• Proven experience in monitoring and improving application availability and reliability.
• Advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Authority in cloud and on-premise solutions, SaaS, and custom apps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finances and budgets in Clarity, ensure accurate billing processes, and contribute to forecasting and accrual processes.
• Lead an engineering team responsible for architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and enhancement of software across environments.
• Deliver large-scale software initiatives, managing dependencies and timelines.
• Provide technical leadership across the SDLC, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability.
• Lead technical partnerships with external vendors, aligning with standards and business needs.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps to improve platform reliability and performance.
• Establish engineering best practices, including automation, testing, monitoring, and observability.
• Review and develop engineering metrics to guide decision-making and improve health.
• Engage in technical planning, estimation, and resource discussions balancing value and risk.
• Track emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Java/J2EE

Cloud architectures

Agile development

OOAD

Software delivery lifecycle

Multi-vendor environments

Monitoring & reliability

Technical planning

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

Job Requirements

“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences Technology (DXT). Our team creates Global products and literary titles in partnership with our North America and international licensees. We also bring merchandise to life within our parks, resorts, and cruise lines.

We are responsible for the product and title lifecycle systems for all merchandise products and publishing titles, as well as the digital asset tools that bring those products to market.

This role sits in the Disney Consumer Products organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences.

The Manager of Software Engineering will report to the Director of Product Management

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee finances and budgets in Clarity, ensure accurate billing processes, and contribute to forecasting and accrual processes to maintain financial integrity and support organizational objectives

• Manage an engineering team responsible for the architecture, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and enhancement of software applications, services, and platforms across a variety of computing environments

• Lead the delivery of large-scale and complex software initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally to establish technical approaches, manage dependencies, and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives and timelines

• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring solutions align with architectural standards, security requirements, reliability expectations, and scalability objectives

• Lead technical partnerships with external vendors and service providers, ensuring solutions, deliverables, and engineering outcomes align with technical standards, operational requirements, and business needs

• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps that improve platform reliability, performance, maintainability, and scalability while supporting evolving business and operational requirements

• Establish and champion engineering best practices, including automation, testing, monitoring, observability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement to enhance quality and delivery efficiency

• Review, enhance, and develop key engineering metrics and performance indicators for responsible systems, utilizing data-driven insights to guide decision-making and improve platform health and service performance

• Engage in technical planning, estimation, prioritization, and resource discussions across the organization, providing engineering expertise and recommendations that balance business value, technical debt, risk, and delivery commitments

• Proactively track and assess emerging technologies across the industry to inform strategic decision‑making and recommendations

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of related work experience

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, to ensure effective growth and development of team

• Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis, Design and Development

• Experience with software delivery lifecycle, including web and mobile application development, backend service development, and multi‑vendor environments

• Experience with Java/J2EE architectures and cloud‑based architected systems and platforms (i.e. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

• Experience leading and recruiting technical teams, including software engineers, system and platform engineers, software architects, and technical project managers

• Experience with Agile development approaches

• Proven experience in monitoring, supporting, and improving application availability and reliability

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

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

• Authority in cloud and on‑premise solutions, as well as SaaS and custom applications, applying expertise to drive the development and implementation of technology solutions

Required Education:

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

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Disclaimer

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $174,100 - $233,500 per year, and in Orlando FL is $165,900 - $222,400. 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.

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, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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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