Web Application Developer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Web Application Developer
Job ID 10050434 Location London, United Kingdom Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted May 30, 2023Job Summary:
The Web Application Developer role is an integral part of the Disney Destinations International team supporting Walt Disney Travel Company International ecommerce platform and portfolio of marketing microsites.
We are looking for a talented C# developer to work closely with the development team to maintain and update the bespoke e-commerce platform, taking a proactive approach in evolving the back-end technology stack built on an ASP.NET framework.
You will advocate the integration of technologies and development methodologies to help drive the business forward and ensure a robust, scalable platform.
This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.
Responsibilities:
Support back-end website development, providing technical knowledge to deliver complex solutions across full development life.
Develop new features for a localised ASP.NET MVC 5 platform and contribute migrating features from legacy ASP e-commerce platform.
Write maintainable, scalable, fault tolerant code, utilising SOLID principles and OO design and architectural patterns, TDD, etc.
Proactively research and explore techniques to maintain position at the forefront of technology and enhance future business offerings.
Required Skills & Experience:
Solid experience of SOAP WebServices and RESTful WebAPIs
Competent in use of SQL Server and T-SQL queries
Knowledge of CI and automated build services (e.g. GitLab, TeamCity, Cake etc.)
Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g. NUnit, MOQ, etc.)
Practical understanding of HTML/JS/CSS and client-side technologies
Good understanding of source code management with git
Experience with issue tracking software (e.g. JIRA)
Understanding of application/database bottlenecks and performance tuning
Experience with the following is highly desirable:
Bespoke ecommerce web applications
.NET ORMs (e.g. Entity Framework)
SDL Tridion (or similar enterprise CMS)
IOC containers (Autofac, Ninject, etc)
The Perks:
25 days annual leave
Private Medical Insurance & Dental Care
Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups - WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability and neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group - TRUST
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. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Film Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Web Application Developer roles across Disney's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Film Production.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £51,323 - £64,027 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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