Disney Experiences ยท 1 day ago
Manager, Software Engineering
Celebration, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDisney Experiences Technology designs and delivers digital and physical products that bring Disney stories to life. The Manager, Software Engineering will oversee an engineering team responsible for developing software solutions for the Disney Cruise Line, managing competing priorities and ensuring the delivery of high-quality technology solutions.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Oversee finances and budgets in MyPPM, ensure accurate billing processes, and contribute to forecasting and accrual processes to maintain financial integrity and support organizational objectives
Manage an engineering team responsible for analyzing, designing, programming, debugging, and enhancing software solutions used in various computing environments
Supervise delivery optimization of large-scale or sophisticated software programs and systems, collaborating multi-functionally to align with business goals and timelines
Coordinate, evaluate, and lead external vendor relationships, acting as the key point of contact, and ensuring contractual obligations are met
Proactively find opportunities for technology optimization and efficiency improvements, driving innovation and scalability
Craft and build a roadmap for delivering a world class support model and ensure ongoing health and performance of technology solutions
Review, augment, and build critical metrics for responsible systems, using visualization tools
Engage in estimation and planning across the organization, voicing recommendations, feedback, and solutions from a technical perspective and aligning to the overall project goals to deliver on-time & in-scope
Proactively track and assess emerging technologies across the industry to inform strategic decision-making and recommendations
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of related work experience
Excellent communication and leadership abilities, to ensure effective growth and development of team
Deep understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis, Design and Development
Experience with software delivery lifecycle, including web and mobile application development, backend service development, and multi-vendor environments
Experience with Java/J2EE architectures and cloud-based architected systems and platforms (i.e. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) along with on-premises architectures for ship deployments
Experience leading and recruiting technical teams, including software engineers, system and platform engineers, software architects, and technical project managers
Experience with Agile development approaches
Proven experience in monitoring, supporting, and improving application availability and reliability
A visionary who motivates teams to excel and fosters creativity, consistently driving excellence in all endeavors
An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging
Authority in monitoring and production support for mobile and backend services, applying expertise to drive the development and implementation of data solutions to provide visibility into guest experiences
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
Preferred
Ability to assist the engineering team architect, deliver and troubleshoot code when necessary
Previous experience in the cruise line industry
Experience implementing AI/GenAI to increase efficiency in development and production support
Company
Disney Experiences
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
John Nelson
Chief Executive Officer
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Vice President, Synergy, Partnership Marketing & Promotions
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