Senior Software Developer – AWS / Platform

Senior Software Developer – AWS / Platform Overview

As part of The Walt Disney Company, you will play a crucial role in shaping the stories and experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide. The Production Platform Foundations team is dedicated to providing tools and guidance across the organization for AWS operations, aiming to enhance productivity and support application teams in adopting AWS services alongside their existing infrastructure.

The Senior Software Engineer on the Cloud Account Management (CAM) team will focus on security within the cloud environment, responsible for designing, building, and supporting automation and tooling initiatives that promote secure and compliant self-service operations for both the team and the broader developer community. This role will also involve offering operational and technical guidance to Application Development (DevOps) teams utilizing AWS at Disney Streaming.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automation tools for internal teams to facilitate self-service deployment, detection, alerting, and mitigation within AWS environments.
• Engage in hands-on development on AWS, focusing on IAM, security policies, and cloud-native services.
• Promote and implement best practices and security standards for cloud operations.
• Troubleshoot and establish appropriate IAM permissions for user access and workloads in AWS.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to development teams regarding service design and deployment strategies.
• Lead initiatives and contribute to the design and planning of future solutions.
• Act as a key technical resource within the team, collaborating across various levels and functions.
• Monitor and address incoming technical issues.

Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficient in Python, capable of writing production-quality code rather than just scripts.
• Experience with deployment and CI/CD tools such as Terraform, GitHub Actions, Spinnaker, and Jenkins.
• Background in platform engineering with a focus on backend development using Python.
• Experience in developing APIs and designing database schemas.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Security/IAM administration and policy creation for multiple users and workloads.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts.
• Experience with Unix/Linux systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach when working with engineering teams.
• Familiarity with operational troubleshooting tools and techniques.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Free entry to Disney parks for you and your family and friends.
• Discounts on select Disney products, resort food and beverage, and ticketing.
• Excellent parental and guardian leave policies.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups, including WOMEN @ Disney, Disney Mosaic, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED (focused on disability and neurodiversity), and TRUST (Mental Health & Wellbeing).

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse audiences we serve, ensuring that all individuals can thrive and belong.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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