The Walt Disney Company

Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bristol • Connecticut, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Senior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptReactReduxSCSSTypeScript

About the role

  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of React-based user interfaces for Disney’s digital platforms.
  • Architect scalable, reusable, and high-performance front-end solutions to support complex business needs.
  • Ensure efficient state management using Redux and other relevant technologies.
  • Implement best practices in front-end performance, accessibility, and security.
  • Mentor and guide React developers and contractors, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  • Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and facilitate knowledge sharing across teams.
  • Set technical direction for front-end development, ensuring alignment with architectural goals.
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define requirements and deliver seamless user experiences.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to optimize deployment, testing, and performance monitoring.
  • Partner with stakeholders across Disney Entertainment & ESPN to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Advocate for intuitive, user-friendly interfaces by working closely with UX/UI designers.
  • Ensure adherence to Disney’s design systems and maintain consistency across products.
  • Experiment with new front-end technologies and frameworks to enhance the user experience.
  • Identify and resolve front-end bottlenecks, optimizing rendering and load times.
  • Implement best practices for lazy loading, code splitting, and caching.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest React, JavaScript, and front-end ecosystem advancements.
  • Introduce new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance the development lifecycle.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for React applications in production.
  • Monitor and address bugs, errors, and performance issues proactively.
  • Work with DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines for front-end deployments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of front-end development experience, with a strong focus on React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • 3+ years of experience leading UI development efforts, including mentoring and guiding other developers.
  • Proven track record of architecting scalable front-end solutions for large-scale, high-traffic applications.
  • Experience working in agile development environments with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience integrating UI components with RESTful APIs.
  • Proficient in React, Redux, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Strong understanding of state management patterns, component lifecycle, and hooks.
  • Experience with frontend performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching, etc.).
  • Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and UI frameworks.
  • Expertise in CSS (SASS, LESS, Tailwind, or styled-components) and responsive design principles.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud-based deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level React developers.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across teams.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Paid time off

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Hard skills
ReactReduxJavaScriptTypeScriptCSSSASSLESSTailwindDockerCI/CD
Soft skills
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Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering
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