About the Role and TeamAt Disney, we are storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class leader in entertainment and technology. Walt’s vision was to continually discover new ways to engage and inspire audiences around the globe — a passion that continues to guide everything we do, from theme parks and streaming platforms to sports, media, and immersive experiences. At the heart of every endeavour is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable moments — and we are always seeking new ways to enhance these magical experiences.The mission of Enterprise Technology is to deliver technology solutions that align with our business strategies while enabling enterprise efficiency and driving cross-functional innovation. Our teams deliver competitive advantage by elevating consumer experiences, supporting growth, and fostering operational excellence.This role sits within the International Application Services (IAS) team, which is dedicated to providing business technology solutions that empower growth and deliver value across Disney’s global brands, markets, and business units.Platform Engineering, a function within IAS, ensures that our application deployment platforms are fully optimised to support business-critical applications across Corporate International. The team is also a key proponent of a DevOps culture, encouraging continuous improvement and operational excellence.We are seeking a skilled and versatile Platform Engineer with both strong development expertise and deep operational knowledge.This individual will partner with Software Engineering, Security, Sustainment, Business Architecture, and IT Operations teams to influence how we build, deploy, and manage applications. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in our cloud adoption strategy and help modernise our suite of legacy systems. The successful candidate will be hands-on throughout the Software Development Life Cycle and serve as a champion of DevOps principles.What You Will DoYour responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:Act as a technology subject matter expert, working closely with technical stakeholders and business clients to address issues and propose enhancements

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code

Investigate and resolve production issues promptly — from user interface (UI) through to application logic (API and database) and infrastructure

Identify and mitigate risks to service delivery; proactively resolve issues to maintain operational continuity

Lead technical recovery during major outages, engaging with multiple stakeholders including external vendors and managed service providers

Monitor system performance and make recommendations for improvements to ensure optimal application functionality

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across existing technical solutions

Promote and support a DevOps culture within the team

Collaborate with the Security team to ensure all systems follow a “security by design” approach

Pursue operational excellence by ensuring delivery and support processes are efficient, user-friendly, and measurable

Ensure solutions meet performance, availability, and capacity expectations

Lead the creation and maintenance of Disaster Recovery plans

Conduct research into third-party products to provide added value to the business

Recommend and support analysis of emerging technologies for future initiatives

Stay current with the latest technologies and industry best practices

Required Qualifications and SkillsEssential Technical SkillsOperating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server (2016–2022)

Middleware: Microsoft IAS

Scripting: PowerShell

Version Control: Git (GitLab)

CI/CD Tools: GitLab Pipelines, Octopus Deploy

Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible

Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (and AWS)

Desirable Technical SkillsOperating Systems: Ubuntu (18–22)

Middleware: Apache Tomca

Databases: Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL)

Scripting: Bash

Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Containers: Docker

Monitoring and Logging: Datadog

General Skills and AttributesStrong problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset

Self-starter who works independently with minimal guidance

Effective communicator able to simplify complex information for diverse audiences

Proven ability to collaborate across functional teams and lead small projects

Keen attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Role ProfileExpertiseDemonstrates in-depth technical knowledge and experience in the relevant domain

Utilises industry best practices to improve processes, services, and products

Provides guidance and support to less experienced colleagues

Leadership and CollaborationMay lead small-scale initiatives and serve as a key technical resource

Collaborates effectively across teams, vendors, and business partners

Business AcumenUnderstands how own function integrates with broader business strategies

Keeps informed on competitive trends and emerging technologies

Impact and InfluencePlays a pivotal role in project, operational, and service delivery outcomes

Works within established policies but exercises sound judgment in decision-making

CommunicationCapable of explaining complex or sensitive information in a clear and persuasive manner

Builds consensus and fosters alignment among cross-functional teams

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.

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