Job Posting Title:
Sr Software Engineer (Project Hire)Req ID:
10150093Job 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
- Participate in peer code reviews and collaborate to uphold coding standards
- Implement front-end features in coordination with backend systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions
- Support and troubleshoot existing systems to maintain uptime, production releases, and issue resolution
Required Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience in software development
- Full stack engineer with strong 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 working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
- UI and API testing (JUnit, Postman)
- Strong debugging skills, production readiness, and partner integration experience
- AI Skills:
- 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, with a strong desire for continuous learning and skill development
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Collaboration with Product, QA, and engineering partners
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering practical solutions
- Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic work settings and changing priorities
- Commitment to writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education and experience)
Job Posting Segment:
DX TechnologyJob Posting Primary Business:
Tech Delivery, Platforms, & Core SystemsPrimary Job Posting Category:
Software EngineerEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Lake Buena Vista, FL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-06-03Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience in software development
- Full-stack engineering experience with strong cloud, API, and UI capabilities
- Angular experience, including components, RxJS, and state management
- Node.js experience with Express or NestJS
- Java 17 or newer, microservices, Spring Boot, and REST APIs
- AWS experience, including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Aurora
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB
- UI and API testing experience with JUnit and Postman
- Strong debugging, production readiness, and partner integration experience
- LLM or generative AI experience, including RAG, prompt design, and guardrails
- Agentic AI development experience with one or more of Amazon Q, Kiro, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude
- Python scripting experience for automation and AI/ML integration
- Comfort working in an Agile environment
- Proficiency in modern development practices and tools
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Ability to collaborate with Product, QA, and engineering partners
- Strong problem-solving skills focused on practical solutions
- Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic work settings and changing priorities
- Commitment to clean, well-documented, maintainable code
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent education and experience
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
The Walt Disney Company Insights
What We Do
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.
