The Walt Disney Company · 21 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Bristol, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a global organization focused on technology and innovation in media. The Senior Software Engineer will design and implement React-based applications to create seamless user experiences across Disney’s digital platforms, contributing to the advancement of media technology.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize React-based user interfaces for Disney’s digital platforms
Build scalable, reusable, and high-performance front-end components to support complex business needs
Implement efficient state management using Redux and other modern front-end tools
Apply best practices in front-end performance, accessibility, and security
Collaborate with other React developers and contractors to maintain code quality and consistency
Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to team-wide knowledge sharing
Align front-end implementation with established architectural standards and development guidelines
Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define requirements and deliver seamless user experiences
Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to support deployment, testing, and performance monitoring efforts
Champion intuitive, user-friendly interfaces by partnering with UX/UI designers
Adhere to Disney’s design systems and ensure visual and interaction consistency across products
Explore and apply emerging front-end technologies and frameworks to enhance the user experience
Diagnose and resolve front-end performance bottlenecks, improving load times and rendering
Utilize best practices for lazy loading, code splitting, and caching strategies
Stay informed about the latest trends in React, JavaScript, and the broader front-end ecosystem
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes by recommending new tools and workflows
Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for production React applications
Address bugs, errors, and performance issues proactively to ensure application stability
Support front-end deployment efforts by working with DevOps teams to maintain smooth CI/CD pipelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of front-end development experience, with a strong emphasis on React and modern JavaScript frameworks
Experience supporting UI development efforts and contributing to best practices through peer mentorship and code reviews
Proven experience building scalable front-end solutions for large-scale, high-traffic applications
Hands-on experience working in agile development environments as part of cross-functional teams
Strong experience integrating UI components with RESTful APIs
Proficient in React, Redux, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
Solid understanding of state management patterns, component lifecycle, and React hooks
Knowledge of front-end performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and caching
Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and UI frameworks
Expertise in CSS (SASS, LESS, Tailwind, or styled-components) and responsive design principles
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools (e.g., Docker), and cloud deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with developers, designers, and product teams
Effective communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to translate business and design requirements into performant, maintainable UI solutions
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach
Preferred
Experience with Next.js or other server-side rendering (SSR) frameworks
Familiarity with advanced web technologies such as WebAssembly or Three.js
Knowledge of streaming technologies, media players, or video content workflows
Previous experience working in media, entertainment, or sports tech environments
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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