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# Lead Software Engineer (Java/Backend)

- **Company:** Walt Disney Studios
- **Location:** Bay Lake, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,500.0 - $201,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Business Logic, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Backend, Information Technology, Codebase, Operational Systems, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28127184/Lead-Software-Engineer-Java-Backend-Florida-Bay-Lake-1015

## About the Role

* 7+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development.
 * Expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and Microservices Architecture.
 * Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Oracle, and MongoDB.
 * Experience building and supporting large-scale, high-availability enterprise applications.
 * Strong understanding of cloud-based architectures and Agile development methodologies.
 * Experience with AWS and/or Azure environments.
 * Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and technical leadership skills., * Experience with high-volume ticketing, admissions, entitlement, or transaction-processing systems.
 * Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native application development.
 * Experience integrating with POS, CRM, or operational systems.
 * Scrum Master or other Agile certifications are a plus.
 * Familiarity with AI technologies and concepts, including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and AI integration with enterprise applications.
 * Experience reverse-engineering complex existing codebases to understand business logic, dependencies, and system behavior in support of troubleshooting, documentation, and modernization.

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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## Description

We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!

This role sits in the WDW Entitlements Software Engineering organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences. It works closely with Product Management, Park Operations, and Guest-facing ticketing and admissions teams from across the company. The Lead Software Engineer will report to the Manager, Software Engineering.

About the Role & Team

This team develops and supports the high-volume entitlements and ticketing platforms that power guest admission, tickets, and passes across Walt Disney World. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will primarily focus on backend development, designing and building scalable, high-performance systems that support millions of guest transactions while ensuring reliability, security, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do:

 * Lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of backend applications and services.
 * Build and enhance scalable APIs, microservices, and distributed systems supporting admission and ticketing platforms.
 * Drive technical solutions for complex, high-throughput, customer-facing applications.
 * Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver innovative software solutions.
 * Mentor engineers, provide technical leadership, and support Agile delivery practices.
 * Participate in on-call support and major release activities to ensure system stability.