Lead Data Systems Engineer

Job Posting Title: Lead Data Systems Engineer Req ID: 10141277 Job Description: Department Description: At Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. The Enterprise Technology mission is to deliver technology solutions that align to business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and promoting cross-company collaborative innovation. Our group drives competitive advantage by enhancing our consumer experiences, enabling business growth, and advancing operational excellence. Team Description: The Data Solutions & Platforms Engineering team is part of Enterprise Technology & Data. We are responsible for developing enterprise solutions and managing a diverse portfolio of products and tools related to Data, Analytics, AI and Automation used by business teams across The Walt Disney Company. What You’ll Do: Lead engineer responsible for managing operations of our Finance data platforms (including SAP BW, SAP HANA, Snowflake) Act as the technology subject matter expert, partnering with technology stakeholders and clients to both address issues and recommend/implement enhancements Investigate and resolve production related issues and driver areas of focus for continuous improvement initiatives Oversee offshore teams responsible for managing incidents, issues and service requests; ensure service level and quality targets are met Design and implement technology solutions in partnership with Solution Architects, Product & Engineering Managers Coordinate development and on-going maintenance of Disaster Recovery plans Required Qualifications & Skills: Minimum of 7 years of related work experience, to include: Technical expertise in SAP HANA and SAP BW SQL, Python, Javascript Other technical experience (nice to have): ETL, Informatica IDMC, BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, SAP Business Objects) 5+ years of experience developing and managing enterprise data systems and tools Understanding of Finance business domain Good communications skills Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience #DISNEYTECH The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $134,000 - $173,400 per year and in Orlando, FL is $123,100 - $165,100 and in Seattle, WA is $140,300 - $181,600. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: Enterprise Technology and Data Job Posting Primary Business: Enterprise Products Primary Job Posting Category: Systems Engineer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - FL - Kirkman Point 1, USA - WA - 925 4th Ave Date Posted: 2026-01-28 Learn more about us.