Sr Software Engineer, Salesforce Engineering

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) division is a newly formed technology epicenter which combines Disney's tradition of bold innovation and creativity to directly deliver compelling content to hundreds of millions of people all around the world. Comprised of Disney's international media businesses and the Company's various streaming services, the DE&E segment aligns technology, content, and distribution platforms to expand the Company's global footprint and deliver world-class, personalized entertainment experiences to consumers around the world. Our employees are leading, creating, innovating, and making bold moves in unexpected directions that redefine not just what a mass media entertainment company does, but what it can do.

Within DE&E Technology, the Ad Platforms team is responsible for creating and scaling innovative global advertising solutions by building mission-critical tools and workflows to support addressable & linear ad sales, traffic, marketing and parts of broadcast operations. Being part of the DE&E Technology team is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be a part of what's next.

This role is a part of the Salesforce Engineering team within the DE&E Ad Platforms organization. We strive to be a diverse team, passionate about great technology applied creatively to solve complex business problems. We are a motivated team that is committed to lifelong learning and improving, both in and out of the office. We strive to be flexible and adaptable to change both in how we complete projects and in the technologies we use to deliver our solutions. We care about the details because every pixel, every line of code, and every user interaction with our products determines whether we are delivering on our commitment to producing the very best products possible. You'll be joining a dedicated team that works interdependently toward aggressive goals to deliver technically sound solutions. We work to ensure that we share both accountability and credit as a team. We often include our users as part of our team and we work to connect with them on a human level, understanding their world, so we can deliver software that they love to use.

Job Summary:

As a Sr Software Engineer, you will assume critical role within our team, bringing to the table 5+ years of experience and expertise in Salesforce development with a specialized focus on creating intuitive and visually outstanding user interfaces. Your primary responsibility is to implement sophisticated solutions within the Salesforce platform. In this role, you'll play a critical part in shaping the user experience, working closely with UX designers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, visually compelling interfaces.

The candidate must be fluent in Apex, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. The right person should also blend their engineering abilities with a sense of pixel-perfect craftsmanship, turning user stories, wireframes, and prototypes into fully functional Lightning Web, Aura components and web sites.

While The Walt Disney Company is a large company, ideally, we'd like if you have some previous experience in a U.S. startup environment and be comfortable performing multiple roles. We strive to get things done quickly, at high quality, and we are committed to the agile methodology. Our work is guided by lean principles (looking at value and looking for waste; not doing anything 'for the sake of doing it').

We're looking for a passionate technical engineer who wants to come here to do their very best work and make their mark, add their chapter to the long and storied history of The Walt Disney Company. Someone who holds themselves and their teammates accountable in a professional, collaborative manner. A collaborative technologist who seeks to bring the best out in themselves and those around them. Someone who can provide a fresh perspective and innovative insight to our initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop high-quality solutions on the Salesforce platform, showcasing advanced proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce, and Salesforce APIs
• Implement custom Salesforce user interfaces (LWCs, Aura Components, and Visualforce pages)
• Work closely with UX Designers to create visually compelling, user-friendly Experience Cloud sites
• Provide technical insights and collaborate on the refinement of designs based on user feedback
• Stay abreast of the latest Salesforce trends and technologies, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of innovation
• Provide deep technical expertise to resolve complex issues
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including detailed design specifications, test plans, and guides
• Work with project managers to ensure that all project deliverables are on time and high quality
• Assist in rapid prototyping of design concepts in order to prove and test ideas with end-users

YOU MUST...

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or another technical field or equivalent experience
• Have 5+ years of experience, preferably at least 5 years in Salesforce development
• Have at least 1 Salesforce Developer Certification
• Have deep expertise in web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Have deep expertise in Salesforce technologies, including Lightning Web Components, the Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) and Aura UI
• Have experience with development tools such as Salesforce CLI, Workbench, and Git
• Have at least 3 years of experience with Experience Cloud sites and Service Cloud
• Have experience with Lightning Flows, Apex Triggers, SOQL/SOSL, Salesforce APIs, including RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with responsive design principles to ensure optimal user experiences across various devices
• Have a track record of championing quality engineering: be adamant that all code is written in a way that can be tested with unit tests
• Have a understanding of browsers, devices, and other user agent interoperability and compatibility concerns
• Have experience working with high-performing teams using Agile and Lean methodologies and frameworks
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Care about your craft and have opinions about the right way to do things with technology

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/SKILLS

• Have Experience Cloud Consultant Certification
• Have Salesforce Platform Developer I and II Certifications
• Have experience developing for Salesforce Communities
• Have hands on DevOps experience with tools such as Copado
• Have experience with Salesforce metadata and data modeling
• Familiarity with Salesforce testing tools such as Salesforce Test Automation Framework (TAF)
• Previous work experience in Ad Sales
• Experience working with vendor teams to deliver high quality results
• Strong curiosity about how Disney delivers the Magic and a desire to be a part of it

BONUS EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/SKILLS

• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Experience with Salesforce Integrations, and Cloud services (AWS/Azure)

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles is $136,100 - $182,400 per year and in San Francisco is $149,000 - $199,800 per year and in Seattle is $142,600 - $191,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.