Principal Technical Architect

$164,500 - $205,000/Yr

Disney Experiences - Anaheim, CA

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Anaheim, CA

About the position

The Principal Technical Architect at Disney Experiences is responsible for creating and enhancing immersive digital experiences for various Disney vacation brands. This role involves leading the design and development of scalable software systems, managing large-scale projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of technology initiatives that enhance guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop broad technical solutions that meet specifications and impact future development and operations.
• Own the analysis and design of software improvements and/or new products used in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related computer programs.
• Plan and execute large-scale projects across the platform, including segment initiatives and updates to platform and infrastructure, products, and services.
• Lead the conception, design, development, testing, and implementation of software components, fixes, improvements, and/or new systems and applications.
• Provide solution/design assistance to development teams and help them troubleshoot issues.
• Engage with users across teams to define system requirements and vital modifications.
• Lead and influence the direction and prioritization of the design and development of highly scalable software systems and applications.
• Engage in the estimation and planning of sophisticated scalable projects and their budget allocations.
• Design best practices for the maintenance and administration of systems, including software platform and configuration updates across multiple business units.
• Create processes, protocols, and procedures, and develop and review architecture, platform, and infrastructure plans.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressively related experience in Systems Engineering, Software Architecture, and/or software development.
• 5+ years influencing highly technical professionals across multiple portfolios.
• Confident and professional speaking and presentation abilities among groups, C-suite, and higher-level leadership.
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously across teams and organizations.
• Ability to make quick decisions to tackle sophisticated technical and operational challenges in an agile environment.
• Experience documenting solutions using appropriate diagrams and tools.
• Demonstrated mentorship mentality, looking for opportunities to mentor and lead large-scope projects across multiple teams.
• A leader that fuels the creativity of the teams around them.
• Enables an inclusive culture that recognizes diverse backgrounds and encourages innovation.

Nice-to-haves

• Domain expertise in Ticketing/Entitlement Management systems.
• Experience working in the hospitality or travel industry.
• Advanced knowledge of systems applications and hardware, server architecture, operating platforms, NAS/SAN technologies, and internet and web applications.
• Proven experience with Cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Node JS, MicroServices Architecture, Python, Relational Database, Non-SQL (e.g. MongoDB), Kubernetes, Consul/Vault, Flutter, mobile development.

Benefits

• Base pay range of $164,500 to $205,000 per year.
• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.