What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer- Front End position at Universal Orlando Resort?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Software Engineer - Front End role is responsible for defining, developing, and delivering secure, reliable, scalable, and optimized front end applications in adherence with Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) coding standards and practices. This engineering role will collaborate with engineers, testers, Architecture, Product, PMO, third-party vendor partners and support teams to ensure continued program alignment, and successful release of the high-quality products.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
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The Senior Software Engineer - Front End role is responsible for defining, developing, and delivering secure, reliable, scalable, and optimized front end applications in adherence with Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) coding standards and practices. This engineering role will collaborate with engineers, testers, Architecture, Product, PMO, third-party vendor partners and support teams to ensure continued program alignment, and successful release of the high-quality products.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create code to contribute toward delivery of project deliverables.
- Collaborate with Scrum Master, RTE, Product, and Architecture teams on delivery and release management processes.
- Work with the team to estimate, design, and develop project deliverables including technical details and peer code reviews.
- Plan and execute short-term tactical plans and long-term strategic goals and for managing and maintaining web technologies.
- Triage defects found during software development and quality assurance cycles to ensure a timely resolution.
- Support Release Management and Change Control processes to support the integration and deployment of application features.
- Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Information Technology, Computer Programming and Analysis, Industrial Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related field.
- 5 years equivalent work experience. Experience preferred in front-end or full-stack application development. Conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques required. Good presentation, facilitation, communication, and negotiation skills preferred.
- 3 years working with modern MV* libraries such as Angular, React, Vue.js, etc.
- Strong understanding of core JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SASS, ES6 and/or TypeScript.
- Strong understanding of E2E Internet application architecture including browser concepts, HTTP, REST, and Security best practices.
- Experience with CICD, Unit Testing, Linting, and Code Coverage.
- Experience with Object orientated and procedural programming.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience)
- Business Analysis - proven success collaborating directly with internal customers (i.e., product owners) to understand their needs and translate them into a working solution
- Adaptability - a fast learner with a willingness to build solutions using tools to which you may have had little previous exposure
- Empathy - the innate ability to understand the challenges faced by our customers, and the drive to resolve them
- Passionate about producing simple, consistent, maintainable, well-tested modular code.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality technical documentation
- Demonstrated ability of strong customer relationship skills, problem resolution and improved efficiencies and productivity.
- Experience with large-scale enterprise system development and integration.
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile Framework a plus
- Experience with accessibility / ADA Compliance; AA, W3, etc.
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile Framework a plus.
- Experience with mature SDLC, GIT, and NPM publishing techniques.
- Experience with back-end technologies, Java and .NET.
- Experience with functional and automated testing and focused on quality engineering;
- or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
Universal Orlando Resort. Here you can.
Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. EOE