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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** The Walt Disney Company
- **Location:** Anaheim, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $182,200 - $244,300
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Flutter, Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, C Sharp (Programming Language), Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Spring Framework, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Node.Js, Software Requirements Analysis, Vault (Revision Control System), SQL Databases, Web Applications, Data Logging, Grafana, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Splunk, Appdynamics, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-8EAE96622903F45B16/

## About the Role

* Minimum 10 years of related work experience.
 * Deep expertise in Java development, Services/MicroServices Architecture, Relational Database Skills (MS SQL, AuroraDB), monitoring/logging tools (eg Splunk, Grafana, AppDynamics), and Cloud platforms (eg AWS).
 * Experience leveraging generative AI technologies to improve productivity and software delivery quality.
 * Proven ability to lead multiple projects and solve complex technical and operational challenges in an agile environment.
 * Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership.
 * Experience documenting technical designs using appropriate diagrams and tools.
 * Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical leadership across large-scale projects and multiple teams.
 * Ability to inspire innovation, creativity, and technical excellence while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment., * Domain expertise in Ticketing/Entitlement Management systems.
 * Experience in the hospitality or travel industry.
 * Advanced knowledge of systems applications and hardware, server architecture, operating platforms, NAS/SAN technologies, and Internet and web applications.
 * Experience or familiarity with Node JS, Python, Non-SQL (eg MongoDB), Docker, Kubernetes, Consul/Vault, Flutter, mobile development, hybrid or mobile hybrid experience.

Required Education

 * Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.

## 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 within the Disneyland Ticketing Technology organization in Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences and reports to the Sr. Manager of Disneyland Ticketing Technology.
Responsibilities

 * Lead the analysis, design, development, testing, delivery, and enhancement of complex, highly scalable software systems and applications across local, networked, cloud-based, and Internet environments.
 * Provide technical leadership for large-scale software initiatives, including applications, infrastructure, platforms, and tools.
 * Drive architecture, technical direction, and prioritization while partnering with Enterprise Architecture and Solution Engineering on roadmaps and software delivery.
 * Develop and implement software components, enhancements, fixes, and new systems while providing design, debugging, and troubleshooting support to development teams.
 * Partner with users and cross-functional teams to define system requirements and technical solutions.
 * Lead estimation, planning, and budget considerations for complex, scalable projects.
 * Establish and promote best practices for the development, maintenance, administration, and configuration of systems across multiple business units.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and drive the adoption of generative AI platforms and solutions to improve software delivery productivity and quality.
 * Develop long-term technology strategies and roadmaps for ticketing and entitlement platforms.
 * Partner with software vendors to define functional and non-functional requirements and influence solutions to meet business and technical needs.

Technologies We Use

Java, Node JS, the Spring Framework, Services/MicroServices Architecture, .NET, C#, cloud experience (AWS), Python, Relational Database Skills (MS SQL, AuroraDB), Non-SQL (eg MongoDB), Docker, Kubernetes, monitoring/logging tools (eg Splunk, Grafana, AppDynamics), Consul/Vault, mobile development, hybrid or mobile hybrid experience.