Software Engineer II

Job Summary:Department DescriptionAt Disney, we’re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company 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 Corporate Technology group is part of the Products organization, responsible for delivering and supporting the technology that powers TWDC’s corporate functions, enterprise workflows, and service management platforms. Our scope spans the entire product lifecycle — from setting strategy and roadmaps to overseeing project delivery, engineering, and ongoing support. Through these efforts, we drive digital transformation across our business, workforce, and technology communities.This role is located within the Audience & Content Engagement area. From evergreen digital destinations to campaigns and events, this team provide solutions for the full flywheel of content publication, discovery, engagement, amplification, and insights. These enable measurable connections to business engagement and performance. We work directly with a variety of businesses and brands across The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Parks, ABC, ESPN, and more.What You’ll Do:The Software Engineer is responsible for developing high-quality software solutions that support business needs and align with enterprise technology standards. This role offers a balance of technical challenge, learning opportunity, and collaborative problem-solving, with support from more senior engineers and technical leads. Working as part of a cross-functional product team, the Software Engineer participates in the full software development lifecycle—helping to design, code, test, and deploy solutions that integrate with broader enterprise systems. They contribute to technical design discussions, write clear and maintainable code, and support the ongoing operation and performance of assigned systems.Engineering & Solution DeliveryParticipate in the development and delivery of complex CMS websites, integration, and services for our internal partners, from initial discovery through launch, ongoing iteration, and operationsDesign, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that align with functional specifications and technical standardsWrite clean, maintainable, and secure code with attention to performance and reusabilityTranslate business requirements and user stories into technical tasks and working featuresCollaborate with senior engineers to refine solution designs and learn architectural best practicesIntegrate systems using REST APIs, message queues, or platform-specific toolingParticipate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to continuously improve code qualityTechnical Architecture & StandardsApply established engineering patterns and architectural standards in day-to-day development workBegin to contribute to design decisions within assigned features or componentsBuild knowledge of enterprise frameworks and principles of scalable system designUnderstand and implement accessibility (A11y) standards, including WCAG and WAI-ARIA, in developed codeProject & Agile ExecutionParticipate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives as part of an agile development teamContribute to estimating, scoping, and delivery planning for short-term assignmentsTrack progress and document work in Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow or similar platformsSupport QA and release processes by writing test cases, fixing bugs, and participating in deployment reviewsCollaboration & GrowthWork closely with product managers, business analysts, and UX designers to understand user needsCollaborate with platform engineers, architects, and support teams to ensure system reliability and maintainabilitySeek out and apply feedback from senior engineers to grow technical skills and delivery effectivenessBuild relationships with other developers and team members across the organizationOperational Support & DocumentationProvide support for production issues and assist in troubleshooting technical problemsDevelop and maintain documentation for code, systems, features, and processesContribute to ongoing support efforts by improving observability, logging, and incident readinessLearn and apply ITSM and ITIL best practices as part of broader platform supportRequired Skills & Qualifications:Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a software engineering or software development role, with a focus on web or enterprise applicationsExperience with Laravel, WordPress and/or LAMP tech stack with web frameworks, languages, and libraries Proficiency JavaScript, React, Java, REST, XML, HTML and CSSStrong understanding of development fundamentals including version control, testing, and debuggingAbility to write maintainable and well-structured code following standard design patternsFamiliarity with architectural principles and design tradeoffs in building scalable applicationsWillingness to learn and apply enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)Awareness of security, performance, and accessibility considerations in application developmentExperience working in Agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe practicesAbility to break down stories into tasks, manage work in sprint cycles, and deliver incremental valueFamiliarity with tools like Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)Comfortable navigating a fast-paced development cycle with short-term deliverablesStrong communication and collaboration skills; able to explain technical concepts to peers and non-technical stakeholdersDemonstrated curiosity and willingness to take on new challenges and learn from feedbackAbility to translate user stories and business outcomes into technical implementationPositive, team-oriented mindset and interest in contributing to a supportive and inclusive engineering cultureBasic understanding of IT operations and software support processesAbility to document systems, code, and configuration in a clear and consistent formatWillingness to assist in incident resolution and learn best practices for reliability and supportPreferred Qualifications:Exposure to accessibility standards such as WCAG and use of assistive testing tools is a plusCertifications in agile software development methodologies (PMI-ACP, CSPO, SAFe PO/PM, ICP-ACC, etc.)Other advanced product, platform, or agile courses/certificationsRequired Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience.#DISNEYTECHThe hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $141,900.00 - $190,300.00 per year. The hiring range for this position in Orlando, Florida is $111,900.00- $150,000.00 per year. 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.