.Net Developer

About the Role & Team

At The Walt Disney Company we believe that technology and storytelling go hand inhand. From our legendary parks and resorts to our cutting-edge platforms technology isthe invisible magic that powers everything we do.

This role sits within the Walt Disney Travel Company (International) the division thatbrings Disney Parks Resorts and experiences to guests across EMEA. We are Developers to join our talented Hammersmith team and play a pivotal rolein the next phase of our web platform modernisation transitioning our e-commerceplatform and marketing microsites from their current MVC 5 foundation towarda modern cloud-hosted architecture.

OverallPurpose of the Role

• Work as an integral part of theDisney Destinations Internationalteam supporting Walt Disney Travel Company(International)ecommerceplatform and portfolio ofmarketingmicrosites.

• Work closely with thedevelopment teamtomaintainand updatethebespokeecommerceplatformtaking a proactive approach in evolving the back-end technology stack and migrating legacy codeacrosstoan framework.

• Advocate integration of technologies and development methodologies to helpdrive the businessforwardand ensurea robust scalable platform.

Areas of Responsibility

• Supportback-end website developmentproviding technical knowledge todelivercomplex solutionsacross full development life.

• Work closely with the Digital Commerce & Production Manager tomaintainand update the bespokeClassic ASPecommerce platform.

• Develop new features foralocalizedMVC 5 platform and contribute migrating legacy features over to this new platform.

• Writemaintainablescalable fault-tolerantcodeutilizingSOLID principles and OO design/architecturalpatterns TDD etc.

• Proactivelymanagetoolshardwareandenvironments to support developmentrequirements.

• Work with team members toidentifyworkflows andservicesformanagingcode fromversion controltodeploymentstrategies.

• Log and troubleshooterrors usingappropriatetools.

• Proactively researchandexploretechniques tomaintainposition at the forefront of technology and enhance future business offerings.

Areas of Accountability

• The position has direct responsibility toLead Application DeveloperWalt Disney Travel Company (International).

Experience and Professional Qualifications Required

• Aminimum5yearsdigital experience withstrongdigital portfolio.

• Experiencewith bespokeecommerceweb applicationshighly desirable.

• Experience in a development role either client- or agency-side.

• Degree or equivalent in STEM or Computer Science discipline.

Skills Required

• Talented C# developer ( MVC5)

• Solid experienceof SOAPWebServicesandRESTfulWebAPIs

• Competent in useof SQL Server and T-SQL queries.

• Experience ORMs (e.g.Entity Framework)desirable.

• Knowledge of CI andautomated build services (e.g.GitLabTeamCityCakeetc.)

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

• Experience of IOC containers desirable (AutofacNinject etc.)

• Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g.NUnit MOQetc)

• Practicalunderstanding of HTML/JS/CSSand client-sidetechnologies.

• Experience with Agilemethodology.

• Good understanding ofsource code management with git usinggitflowdevelopment/release workflow andideallyAtlassian SourceTree as a git client.

• Experience with issue tracking software (e.g.JIRA)

• Comfortable working in small teamswithcollaborativeoutlook.

• Demonstrate experience inworking toand achieving project milestones.

• Understanding ofapplication/database bottlenecksand performance tuning and ability to troubleshoot withappropriate tools.

• Beneficial experience with beanstalk app andDeploybot.

Competencies Required

• Self-starter who hashigh standardsand excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to think and act creatively to solve problems.

• Strong communicationand collaboration skills.

• Keepabreastof industry developments and technology and share informationand best practice with other team members anddivisions.

• Methodical approach to tasks with the ability toprioritiseand respond and to deliver to short deadlines and changes in direction.

• Proactivelyidentifyareas for improvement and help implement.

Thinks Strategically

• Stays current on business issues industry trends and technology advances.

Builds Relationships

• Engages colleagues across the organization tooptimizeperformance.

• Facilitates win-win situations.

• Interacts well with people who havedifferent backgroundsand work styles.

Communicates Effectively

• Invites diverse points of view.

• Listens and asks questions to ensure understanding.

• Conveysrelevant information in a candid andtimelymanner.

Drives Results

• Manages projectsprocessesand resources to produce desired outcomes.

• Holds self and others accountable tohigh performancestandards.

• Usestechnology tofacilitatebetter results.

• Analyses data and information to drive decisions.

Inspires Creativity and Innovation

• Proactivelylooksfor new opportunities.

• Takes risks and manages them intelligently.

• Conceivescreative ideas to solve problems or meetobjectives.

Champions Change

• Supports new initiatives.

• Demonstrates flexibility in response to changes.

Exhibits Professional Excellence

• Pursues excellence with integritypassionand courage.

• Sets a good example for others.

• Shows consistency in words and actions.

• Learnsfrom personal and organizational experiences.

• Strives for self-improvement.

• Earns the trust and respect of colleaguespartnersand customers.

• Treats others with respect.