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# Sr. Application Engineer

- **Company:** The Walt Disney Company
- **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $181,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Big Data, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Quality, Information Systems, Databases, Data Visualization, Database Applications, DevOps, Django Web Framework, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Next.js, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Web Performance Optimization, Web Platforms, Website Wireframe, Tailwind, ReactJS, Snowflake, Backend, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Build Tools, Figma, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3409191772&tx=JT10092UHT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years focused on front-end development.
 * Proficiency in React, HTML, CSS, and TypeScript.
 * Familiar with frameworks like Next.js, Tailwind CSS, TanStack (Query and Table), and global state management libraries.
 * Skilled in writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
 * Familiar with RESTful APIs and data fetching techniques
 * Proven experience designing and building full-stack web platforms, with a strong emphasis on front-end architecture and user experience.
 * Deep expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
 * Ability to optimize front-end applications for performance, scalability, and large data sets.
 * Partner with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to translate design concepts into functional, high-performance web applications
 * Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Advanced proficiency in React, UI/UX design, data visualizations, and front-end optimization.
 * Proven experience building performance, accessible, and reusable front-end components or libraries.
 * Experience implementing UI/UX designs in Figma, including user scenarios, wireframes, mockups, and technical specifications.
 * Experience with front-end build tools and GitLab CI/CD
 * Experience with Python and Django or similar web frameworks.
 * Experience building data-driven applications with databases such as PostgreSQL, Snowflake and, SQL.
 * Demonstrated leadership in front-end architecture and tool selection.
 * Master's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study and/or equivalent work experience

## Description

* Lead the design and development of engaging, user-centric web applications for strategic internal business decision-makers at The Walt Disney Company.
 * Champion modern front-end technologies and frameworks, focusing on building responsive, scalable, and accessible user interfaces using React or similar libraries.
 * Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to translate business requirements into intuitive user experiences, workflows, wireframes, and mockups.
 * Work with Data Scientists and Data Engineers to visualize complex data and model outputs in clear, actionable formats for end users.
 * Mentor and guide other engineers in front-end best practices, code quality, and UI/UX design principles.
 * Partner with DevOps to ensure seamless deployment, security, and performance of front-end applications.
 * Advocate for and implement best practices in front-end development, including accessibility, performance optimization, and maintainability.