Software Engineer

Job Description: Software Engineer Come play a leading role in the growth of the Walt Disney Internet Group, WDIG, the online division of the Walt Disney Company. WDIG consists of many of the Web's most popular sites and services, including Disney.com, ABC.com, ABCNews.com, ESPN.com, FamilyFun.com, Movies.com and our own portal, Go.com. Join WDIG and be a part of the team that makes ideas come to life! WDIG provides a leading Internet web guide, e-commerce, Internet services, and the Best Content on the Web!!

The Software Engineer develops, maintains and documents web software components. Works with technical support personnel and takes direction from Sr. level engineers. This position interfaces with other organizations to define requirements for new or enhanced generic web engines and tools that satisfy requirements of multiple organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience. Computer Science degree is preferred.

Position requires one to two years of experience or equivalent expertise.

Additionally, the following are considered minimum requirements for the position:

An ability to work independently and coordinate with other organizations for requirements gathering and technology and process evangelism purposes

The candidate should possess the ability to recognize common user requirements and to design or recommend generic software solutions to meet them and an ability to provide guidance to other software engineers.


SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:
These specific skills are necessary for this position:

Proficiency with more common client-side and server-side web application development language such as Java, JSP, EJB, Servlets, Python, Perl, C, C++, and SQL

Expertise with web site design via HTML, DHTML and JavaScript, expertise with client technologies such as IE, Netscape browsers and Win32 development.

Expertise in working with Flash component and the Flash ActionScript programming in relation to server-side applications.

proficiency with web site design via HTML DHTML and JavaScript as well as client technologies such as IE, Netscape browsers and Win32 development.

proficiency with server technologies such as WinNT, IIS, SQL Server, UNIX, Oracle, and Netscape Enterprise Server.

should possess knowledge of Internet protocols and standards such as HTTP.

Self starter with high level of initiative

Passionate, committed and high level of energy

Strong sense of ownership and urgency

Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines

Strategic critical thinker who also has a high attention to detail

Strong verbal, written and presentation skills

Ability to analyze and apply data to improve results

Team player

Excellent organizational skills

JOB ID: 27806