Senior Platform Engineer

About the Role & Team

We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates in everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?

Disney Global Engineering & Technology is a world-class entertainment and technology leader. Walt’s passion was to innovate continuously and push the boundaries of what is possible, a passion that remains central in our business today. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences, and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences for our guests. A Sr. Platform Engineer in this group will help guide the creation, installation, and support for systems in our attractions and data center. We work closely with internal partners to deliver world-class guest experiences with interactive systems across Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Lines.

You will report to Manager-Software Engineering.

What You Will Do

• Design, build and maintain the Kubernetes platform for container orchestration.

• Work closely with development teams to architect and implement applications in a scalable and resilient manner.

• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the platform and applications.

• Perform day-to-day operational tasks such as upgrades and patching of Kubernetes platform.

• Automate operational tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Bash or Shell.

• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines for application deployment on Kubernetes.

• Monitor the health of the platform and applications using tools like Prometheus, Grafana or Splunk stack.

• Assist with capacity planning and load testing of the platform and applications.

• Develop and carry out best practices for building container-based applications.

• Troubleshoot issues within the platform and work with development teams to resolve application issues.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in container orchestration and cloud-native development.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Shown work experience as a Kubernetes Platform Engineer or similar role in DevOps.

• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker, or GitLab.

• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.).

• Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud Provider industry certifications.

• Experience with Splunk, Python, and Crible.

• Experience managing Linux servers.

• Experience with Atlassian Tools such as Jira & Confluence.

• Experience with Agile development methods.

• Experience with automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous development.

• Experience in monitoring and data visualization with Splunk/Cribl.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical background

• Preferred: Master of S Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent technical background

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

#LI-DM2 #DXFOS, #DXMedia