Principal Online Services Developer

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Backend Development • Undisclosed

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Job Description

The Principal Online Services Developer will architect and develop large-scale backend systems for a global audience, building scalable REST APIs, and leading complex service integrations. Responsibilities include optimizing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), championing best practices, collaborating with global teams, and providing leadership and mentorship. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-load, high-concurrency environments, expertise in cloud-native technologies, and mastery of languages like Go, Rust, or C#.
Must have:
  • Backend system development for high-load environments
  • Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Mastery of Go, Rust, or C#
  • Complex REST API implementation
  • Large-scale system integration
  • Experience leading engineering teams

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to create the ‘digital front door’ for The Walt Disney Company—bringing all of Disney’s magic together into a new, interactive universe.

We are building an expert development team that will usher in the next generation of Disney to the world. We are seeking a Principal Online Services Developer—a technical master passionate about creating robust, scalable backend systems for global audiences. If you are a master of large-scale systems, high-concurrency environments, and cloud technologies, and have a love of all things Disney (such as Parks, Cruises, ESPN, Disney/Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel), this role is for you!

This role will report to the Director of Engineering, Online Services.

This role can be based remotely in Sweden, Denmark, Finland or Norway.

What You Will Do

  • Architect and develop large-scale backend systems optimized for high-load, high-concurrency environments, supporting tens of millions of users worldwide.

  • Design and build scalable REST APIs that integrate seamlessly across platforms and services, enabling a unified Disney interactive experience.

  • Lead complex service integrations between Disney systems and external partners, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.

  • Optimize and handle cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, leveraging cloud-native technologies for efficiency and scale.

  • Champion technical excellence by driving best practices for backend performance, scalability, and cost optimization.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with global, distributed teams across multiple time zones to deliver seamless, scalable services.

  • Provide leadership and mentorship, empowering teams with technical guidance and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Technical Mastery: Shown experience building backend systems for high-load, high-concurrency environments supporting massive global audiences.

  • Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS or Google Cloud and modern cloud-native technologies.

  • Programming Mastery: Expert proficiency in languages like Go, Rust, or C#, with experience architecting and implementing complex REST APIs.

  • System Integration: A consistent track record integrating large-scale systems across platforms and services, ensuring security and seamless user experiences.

  • Scalability Leadership: Expertise optimizing backend performance and availability under stress conditions, supporting tens of millions of concurrent users.

  • Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills and shown success working within globally distributed teams across time zones.

  • Education: A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience).

  • Experience: 10+ years in backend development, with experience in Principal Engineer roles at leading tech companies (e.g., Amazon, Google, Microsoft) or major gaming studios (e.g., Ubisoft, EA).

  • Proficient English

Why Disney Digital Entertainment?

  • Be part of an innovative mission to deliver the next generation of Disney’s digital magic to fans around the globe.

  • Collaborate with premier talent to build scalable systems powering Disney’s most iconic franchises, including Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.

  • Shape the backend systems for a groundbreaking new interactive experience and impact millions of players worldwide.

  • Work in a collaborative, global environment where innovation, creativity, and technical excellence thrive.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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