Disney
Entertainment
SrSoftwareEngineer(ProjectHire)
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“Sr Software Engineer (Project Hire) at Disney. Skills: Software Development, Cloud, API, AI/ML. Build APIs. Maintain APIs”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Debugging skills; Issue resolution
Project Hire role, Duration 2 years, Not open to sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, Full stack engineer with cloud, API, and UI capabilities, Angular (components, RxJS, state management), Node.js (Express/NestJS), Java 17+, microservices, Spring Boot, REST APIs, AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Aurora), Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, UI and API testing (JUnit, Postman), Debugging skills, Production readiness, Partner integration experience, LLM/Generative AI experience (RAG, prompt design, guardrails), Agentic AI development (one or more: Amazon Q/Kiro, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude), Python scripting for automation and AI/ML integration, Comfortable working in an Agile environment, Proficient in modern development practices and tools, Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, Collaboration with Product, QA, and engineering partners, Problem-solving skills, Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic work settings, Commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code
What You'll Do.
Write high-quality code
Write maintainable code
Support sustained delivery demand
Participate in peer code reviews
Uphold coding standards
Implement front-end features
Coordinate with backend systems
Collaborate to deliver solutions
Support existing systems
Troubleshoot existing systems
Manage production releases
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Product partners; QA partners; Engineering partners
Process & Methodology
Agile environment
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title: Sr Software Engineer (Project Hire) Req ID: 10150093 Job Description: At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join the Payments and Accounting Technology team, which delivers secure, auditable, and modern commerce platforms for both guests and cast. This team plays a critical role in enabling seamless transaction experiences that directly support Disney’s financial operations and P&L. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, AI-enabled problem solver who enjoys building high-quality systems and tackling complex technical challenges. This role focuses on enhancing and supporting the growing digital footprint with 100+ acquisition and retention placements spanning Parks, Cruise Line, and Disney Store Payments, deeply integrated with the Disney Payments ecosystem, Chase applications, and Disney Visa Instant Credit, in a fast-paced environment, reporting to the Manager of Technology. **This is a Project Hire role with a duration 2 years. Please note that this role is not open to sponsorship of any kind at this time. (i.e.: OPT, H1B, TN).** **Responsibilities** : * Build and maintain APIs and services for internal and external-facing applications * Develop and support applications using cloud-enabled solutions (AWS) * Write high-quality, maintainable code with test coverage * Support sustained delivery demand, including major product refreshes or launches * Partic
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