Lead Software Development Manager

Software Engineering Leadership Opportunity

Are you a seasoned software engineer looking for a leadership opportunity? Look no further! We are seeking a talented Lead Software Engineer to join our team at Disney Experiences. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to lead the design and development of technical specifications, software fixes, enhancements, components, and/or new software systems and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the design and development of technical specifications, software fixes, enhancements, components, and/or new software systems and applications.
• Develop highly scalable software systems and technical solutions using key technologies including Java, Cloud Solutions, Relational and NoSQL databases, messaging, orchestrating and AI/ML technologies.
• Perform code and design reviews of peers, write automated test cases, own and lead end-to-end troubleshooting, review, root-cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Active self-starter, recommend improvements to processes, technologies, and coding practices that improve the team's effectiveness.
• Work effectively with Product Owners, dependent technical teams and leaders to exchange feedback and input to drive team progress.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 7 years of related work experience, architecture and development experience in a highly scalable, high-volume software components, and/or client-facing web applications.
• 4 years leading software engineering teams and projects.
• Experience engaging in technology platforms, supporting complex business engagements and engineering collaborations.
• Deep understanding of design patterns and modern, highly scalable application development.
• Deep knowledge and experience of managing, orchestrating, and monitoring distributed production systems.
• Advanced experience with AWS Lambda ; DynamoDB; Aurora DB, Mongo DB, Kafka topics, etc.
• Advanced experience with MicroServices, Restful API's, Cloud computing.
• Advanced experience with Java 17 , XMLs, Json Messaging, Cloud infrastructures.
• Advanced experience in Object-Oriented design principles, patterns, and coding best practices.
• Advanced experience building use case driven software with Agile Software Development and Test-Driven Development methodologies.
• Advanced experience with database applications, NoSQL.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML, Generative AI is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be highly flexible to quickly changing business needs and new technologies.
• Ability to follow existing programming and style guidelines to maintain consistent quality of code.
• Ability to guide the team in test automation.
• Ability to create and maintain documentation, procedures, and working instructions for the operations team.
• Ability to lead improvement of software development processes, protocols and procedures.
• Ability to apply vision, creativity, and proactive solutions to exceptionally complex issues.
• Ability to lead programming, testing and debugging of major projects.
• Ability to conceive and set the direction for major development projects.
• Ability to lead projects and oversee teams.
• Ability to work independently, with guidance needed in only the most complex situations.
• Ability to use sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions.
• Ability to partner with Customer Facing UI or Experience teams to help drive higher Customer Satisfaction scores and/or Mobile application ratings.
• Ability to train, mentor, and review the work of less experienced members of the team.