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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** The Walt Disney Company
- **Location:** Tallahassee, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,300.0 - $198,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Encodings, Information Systems, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Cursor, Amazon DynamoDB, Design of User Interfaces, Spring Framework, MongoDB, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Microsoft Copilot, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Web Applications, Google Cloud, Application Enhancement Tool, Test-Driven Development (TDD), GitHub Copilot, Grafana, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Claude, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Splunk, Appdynamics, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/7_BCBDF341DF07190D88DD3A84990FB610

## About the Role

cross-functional environment. Collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, engineering partners, delivery managers, business analysts, and other architecture teams to align solutions with current and future business needs, estimate delivery, and communicate the team's value. Required Qualifications & Skills: 7+ years of experience building large-scale software systems and web applications, leading engineering teams and projects, with hands-on experience in solution and application architecture. Expertise with enterprise architecture repository tools (e.g., tools similar to BlueDolphin or LeanIX) Demonstrated ability to lead cross-domain architectural initiatives and guide decision processes Experience developing and managing architecture taxonomies, patterns, and standards. Proven ability to align architecture with strategic objectives, OKRs, and scorecards. Hands-on familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), API-led integration, security-by-design, and data architecture
principles. Strong hands-on skills in Java 21+, Spring, microservices, and RESTful APIs. Deep experience with AWS, databases (DynamoDB, Aurora, MongoDB), Kafka, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Solid understanding of object-oriented design, coding best practices, and Agile/Test-Driven Development. Experience running and monitoring distributed production systems, including tools like Splunk, Grafana, or AppDynamics. Knowledge of inventory optimization and preventing overbooking-type issues. Hands-on experience using AI-powered coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, Amazon Q, Claude, etc.) to accelerate development. Able to lead complex projects independently - setting direction, solving hard problems, and guiding testing and debugging. Comfortable managing multiple projects at once and making fast decisions under pressure. Experience working with distributed/remote teams. Strong mentoring skills - able to train, guide, and review the work of junior engineers. Good communicator who can work well with
product owners, UI/UX teams, and other technical and business stakeholders. Adaptable, thrives in fast-changing, sometimes ambiguous environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience in Disney, Food & Beverage, Attractions & Entertainment domain

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.

## Description

This role sits in the Retail, Restaurant & Supply Chain Technology organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences. It works closely with a diverse team of engineers, business stakeholders, and service owners from across the company. The Lead Software Engineer will report to the Manager, Software Engineering. What You'll Do Lead and personally build (hands-on coding expected) scalable, well-documented software systems, applications, APIs, and RESTful services - from technical specs through delivery - using Java, AWS/cloud-native patterns, relational and NoSQL databases, messaging, and orchestration technologies. Champion AI-driven development and architecture, embedding AI-powered tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon Q, Claude, Kiro) across the software lifecycle - from design and coding to testing and troubleshooting - to accelerate delivery and elevate quality, while shaping how the team adopts AI in its engineering practices. Set architectural direction by