Web Application Developer

About the Role & Team

At Disney Destinations International (DDI), we support the Walt Disney Travel Company (International) ecommerce platform and a suite of marketing microsites. Our mission is to create seamless, magical digital experiences for guests around the world. As part of the Application Development team, you will play a key role in maintaining and evolving our bespoke ecommerce platform, ensuring it remains robust, scalable, and aligned with the latest technological innovations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-performing, collaborative team that delivers critical solutions for the digital face of Disney Parks and Resorts. From contributing to the migration of legacy applications to .NET frameworks, to proactively improving the technology stack, your work will have a direct impact on the guest experience and Disney’s global reach.

What You Will Do

As a Web Application Developer within the Application Development team, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of our ecommerce platform, covering both back-end and front-end technologies. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, business stakeholders, and product owners to deliver robust and maintainable software solutions that meet business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the end-to-end development lifecycle, from user interface through to back-end services.

• Writing robust, fault-tolerant, and maintainable code, applying SOLID principles, object-oriented design patterns, and TDD practices.

• Managing and maintaining development tools, environments, and hardware to ensure optimal productivity and platform stability.

• Collaborating on version control, continuous integration, and deployment strategies, leveraging tools such as Git and GitLab.

• Monitoring and troubleshooting system issues using appropriate logging and diagnostic tools.

• Exploring and evaluating emerging technologies to keep our platform at the forefront of innovation.

• Supporting the transition from legacy applications to ASP.NET MVC 5 and .NET Core-based architectures.

• Identifying and implementing technical improvements to enhance performance, reliability, and scalability.

Training & Professional Development

At Disney, we place great emphasis on growth and learning. As part of our culture:

• You’ll act as an ambassador for Disney Destinations International and the wider Walt Disney Company (TWDC), operating with integrity and supporting continuous improvement.

• You’ll work collaboratively in an inclusive and diverse environment, valuing different perspectives and supporting team success.

• You’ll take ownership of your career development through regular career conversations, using resources such as D Learn, instructor-led training, and hands-on project work.

• You’ll be encouraged to suggest and drive improvements to tools and processes, using technology to enhance performance.

• You’ll build relationships across TWDC to develop a broader understanding of the business and digital platforms contribute to success.

• You’ll help foster an inclusive workplace, championing diversity and making use of available resources to extend best practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a Web Application Developer role, covering both front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery) and back-end (C#, ASP.NET MVC5, Classic ASP) technologies.

• Experience working with ecommerce platforms in a commercial environment.

• Solid knowledge of SOAP WebServices and RESTful WebAPIs.

• Familiarity with .NET ORMs such as Entity Framework (or similar).

• Experience using SDL Tridion (or similar enterprise CMS) is desirable.

• Proficiency in writing and maintaining unit tests using frameworks such as NUnit or MOQ.

• Solid understanding of Agile methodology and Scrum ceremonies.

• Experience using source control (e.g., Git) and issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).

• Experience working in both client-side and agency-side development environments is an advantage.

• Strong record of achieving project milestones and contributing to successful project delivery.

• Proven experience building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, both locally and internationally.

Technical Skills

• Strong SQL Server and T-SQL knowledge, including query performance optimisation.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build tools such as TeamCity, GitLab, Cake, or Octopus Deploy.

• Competent in debugging and resolving performance bottlenecks across applications and databases.

• Solid understanding of modern web technologies including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.

• Ability to identify and implement areas for improvement across codebase and workflow.

• Methodical approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

• A solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to work autonomously and within a team.

• Strong organisation skills and a keen eye for detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively in person and virtually.

• Confident using business tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Zoom.

• Eagerness and aptitude to quickly learn new systems and tools.

Additional Information

• Flexibility to travel within the UK, Europe, or internationally may be required.

• Some out-of-hours work may be necessary to meet business demands.

• Occasional contribution to wider business or ad-hoc projects may be expected.

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.