Lead Solution Architect

“We Power the Magic!” That’s our motto at Disney Experiences (DX). Our team creates world-class immersive digital experiences for the Company’s premier vacation brands including Disney’s Parks & Resorts worldwide, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney Vacation Club.

We are responsible for the end-to-end digital and physical Guest experience for all technology & digital-led initiatives across the Attractions & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Resorts & Transportation and Merchandise lines of business as well as other initiatives including MyDisneyExperience and Hey, Disney!

This role sits in the Architecture Practices organization within Technology & Digital for Disney Experiences. It works closely with engineering, product, and business partners across the company.

The Lead Solution Architect will report to the Manager of Architecture Practices.

About The Role & Team:

This role is part of the Architecture team that drives the design and implementation of scalable, strategic, and technically sound solutions across the organization. The team partners with delivery, platform, and enterprise architecture groups to ensure technical excellence and alignment with business goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and implement technical solutions that align with the organization’s strategic goals
• Develop and maintain detailed L2 and L3 architectural diagrams to support project planning and execution
• Apply heat maps to assess and visualize the impact of architectural decisions
• Create Project Architecture Executive Briefs to inform and align stakeholders
• Manage ARB (Architecture Review Board) assignments and ensure timely completion
• Act as a conduit between delivery teams and the broader organization, facilitating effective communication and collaboration
• Provide technical guidance and support to delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of architectural solutions, making adjustments as needed
• Mentor and coach other architects on best practices, standards, and solution design approaches
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on key systems that support the business, providing deep technical insights and strategic guidance

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of related work experience in solution architecture or similar technical leadership roles
• Strong experience designing scalable systems and leading architectural efforts in complex environments
• Expertise in creating and maintaining architectural documentation and visual models (e.g., Archimate Models and C4 Model Diagrams)
• Proficiency with architectural frameworks and methodologies
• Demonstrated experience providing mentorship to technical team members
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders
• Experience applying heat maps, architecture reviews, and strategic alignment techniques
• Deep understanding of one or more business-critical systems and platforms
• Ability to evaluate and recommend new technologies based on organizational fit and value

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Disney Experiences lines of business and platforms
• Experience with cloud-based architectures and modern application development practices (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture)
• Understanding of enterprise architecture disciplines and how they integrate with solution and technical architecture

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent 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 a related technical or business field

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business; the world’s largest children’s publishing brands; one of the world’s largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences .

Walt Disney Attractions Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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