Disney - Lake Buena Vista, FL
posted 3 months ago
The Disney Decision Science and Integration (DDSI) team is a pivotal part of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC), dedicated to supporting various sectors including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP), Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Corporate Finance. The team utilizes advanced technology, data analytics, optimization, and statistical modeling to create innovative tools that significantly influence business decisions and enhance business value. As a Senior Application Engineer within this team, you will engage in hands-on development and innovation, working in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment. Your primary responsibility will be to design, build, and deploy strategic software platforms and applications that empower internal business decision-makers to effectively manage and analyze data related to decision science workflows. These applications will encompass a range of solutions from web-based user experiences to RESTful APIs and orchestrated data services. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing a web-based analytic platform specifically for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. You will be tasked with designing, building, and shipping new functionalities for this platform, which requires a blend of technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative work ethic. The position demands a sense of urgency and attention to detail, as well as a platform mindset that embraces innovation and best practices in software development. You will work closely with Product Managers to define application requirements, prioritize tasks, and create project plans. Additionally, collaboration with Data Scientists and Data Engineers will be essential to ensure that the applications effectively represent complex data models and manage data storage and retrieval efficiently. Your contributions will support a global mission, promoting best practices in software development across DDSI and other Disney technology teams.