The Walt Disney Company

Lead Data Engineer - Solutioning

The Walt Disney Company$148K — $198K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in data engineering or related fields
  • Expertise in SQL, Python, Java, and Scala for cross-platform development
  • Strong skills in data extraction and transformation focusing on automation
  • Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases including Snowflake and MongoDB
  • Proficient in cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud for data solutions
  • Agile work experience with cross-functional collaboration
  • Proven ability to inspire teams and foster a culture of creativity and inclusiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a technical partner to Product Managers for project feasibility and data needs assessment
  • Translate business requirements into comprehensive data solution briefs
  • Collaborate with Data Architects on aligning requirements to architectural standards
  • Lead the design and management of technology solutions for data handling
  • Develop processes to streamline data flow and optimize storage solutions
  • Implement data cleaning and transformation using advanced tools and methodologies
  • Ensure quality standards and data compatibility for all technology systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Financial benefits, including potential bonuses and long-term incentives
  • Emphasis on a culture of diversity and inclusion
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
  • Flexible working arrangements in an innovative tech environment.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Lead Data Engineer - Solutioning

Req ID:


Job Description:

This role sits in the Data Products & Platform organization within Disney Experiences Technology (DXT). It works closely with Product Management, Data Architecture, and Data Engineering delivery teams from across the organization.

The Lead Data Engineer - Solutioning will report to the Manager of Data Engineering Solutions.

What You'll Do:
  • Serve as the primary technical counterpart to Product Managers, engaging early in the intake process to assess feasibility, clarify scope, and identify data dependencies
  • Translate business requirements and product requests into well-defined data solution briefs, including data sourcing strategy, transformation logic, and consumption patterns
  • Partner with Data Architects to translate solution requirements into architectural patterns and data model designs that align with enterprise standards
  • Engage in estimation and planning activities, providing sizing guidance and technical risk assessment for product intake requests
  • Lead the design, construction, and management of technology architecture, solutions, and software aimed at gathering, managing, and using both structured and unstructured data from various sources
  • Develop robust processes and structures to optimize data flow, routing, and storage, meticulously considering business and technical requirements, and deploying cloud and local storage solutions as necessary
  • Use advanced technical tools and programming expertise to implement data cleansing, organization, transformation, and maintenance tasks, integrating automation and innovative methodologies like big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
  • Define design standards and quality assurance procedures for software and systems development, ensuring seamless data compatibility, operability, and integrity across all data connections, transmissions, and storage systems
  • Analyze internal and external business and product needs regarding data operations, suggesting adjustments and improvements to systems and storage to keep up with ongoing demands
  • Help engage around the estimation and planning of highly sophisticated scalable projects and their budget allocations
  • You will be expected to stay up to date with emerging technologies so you can make informed recommendations
  • May be required to provide support escalation, coordinate the ongoing operations, and support the enhancement of existing tools as needed


Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum 7 years of related work experience
  • Advanced development skills in cross-platform coding languages such as SQL, Python, Java, and Scala.
  • SQL and scripting expertise for data extraction, transformation, and building performant datasets, with a focus on automation
  • Extensive experience with relational databases and NoSQL databases (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Oracle, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)
  • Proficient in cloud technologies including AWS (e.g., Lambda, Kinesis, DMS, Managed Flink) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for data storage, processing, and analysis
  • Comfortable working in an agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and adapting to changing requirements
  • A visionary who motivates teams to excel and fosters creativity, consistently driving excellence in all endeavors
  • An advocate for a diverse and inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ensures every team member feels a sense of belonging
  • Familiar with SQL, Python, cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and modern data stack tools such as Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, Airflow, or dbt, with a desire to further develop technical expertise in data engineering tools, methodologies, and emerging technologies


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven ability to lead technical solutioning sessions with cross-functional stakeholders, including Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering leads
  • A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with a track record of driving clarity and momentum in ambiguous or complex delivery environments
  • Strong understanding of data modeling concepts including dimensional modeling, data vault, and medallion/lake house architectures
  • Demonstrated ability to bridge business and technical domains - translating product and stakeholder requirements into executable data engineering solutions
  • Experience in a formal solutions engineering, technical product management, or data product owner capacity
  • Familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and metadata management platforms (e.g., Alation, Unity Catalog, Apache Atlas)
  • Experience with data contract design and producer/consumer interface standards


Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience


Preferred Education:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience


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The hiring range for this position in FL is $148,300.00-$198,800.00 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.

Job Posting Segment:
DX Technology

Job Posting Primary Business:
Emerging Tech & Data

Primary Job Posting Category:
Data Engineering

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Orlando, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-07-28

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

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Size
190,000 employees
Market Cap
$155.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$60.7 billion
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