Principal Enterprise Architect (Disney Experiences)

Learn more about applying for Principal Enterprise Architect (Disney Experiences) at DISNEY Principal Enterprise Architect (Disney Experiences) at DISNEY - Disney Careers Skip to main content Search Jobs Menu Job Alerts Saved Jobs 0 0 Search Jobs EN View this page in: 繁體中文 (CN) English (EN) Español (ES) Français (FR) 日本語 (JA) Português (PT-BR) Career Areas BACK Career Areas As part of The Walt Disney Company, you will contribute to the stories and experiences that touch the lives of people around the globe. 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View all Disney Programs U.S. Opportunities Disney College Program Disney Culinary Program Disney Internships Disney International Programs Global Opportunities Explore Global Opportunites Keywords Location Search Jobs Principal Enterprise Architect (Disney Experiences) Job ID 10154956 Location Orlando, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Oct. 07, 2026 Principal Enterprise Architect (Disney Experiences) Apply Now Save Job SHARE Facebook LinkedIn Email WhatsApp Links open in new tabs. Job Summary: Principal Enterprise Architect (Disney Experiences) At Disney Experiences Technology, 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 seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect (Commerce) to lead through influence — shaping strategy, driving enterprise alignment, and guiding our most critical technology initiatives across the domains. This is not an ivory-tower role. Our Principal Architects work Commerce Hotels, Ticketing, Retail domains shoulder-to-shoulder with business leaders, solution teams, and technologists to connect strategy with execution. The ideal candidate blends executive presence, architectural depth, and collaboration mastery, inspiring teams to deliver technology that scales the Disney magic globally. ———————— What You Will Do Contribute to and influence the enterprise strategy: Prioritizing initiatives by business impact and mapping investments into capability maps for Commerce based roadmaps and initiatives (Parks, Hotels, Retail, Ticketing, etc.) Strategic Partner: Serve as strategic partner and orchestrator for technology strategy and long-term technology roadmap Lead Through Influence: Operate as a senior advisor and strategic influencer to executives and domain leaders, helping align technology investments with business outcomes. Advance Repository Practices: Ensure architectural metadata and taxonomy integrity within the BlueDolphin repository, enabling enterprise transparency and decision support. Foster Collaboration: Build partnerships with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Security teams to co-own outcomes, not dictate them. Communication and Influence: Translate architectural strategy into compelling business narratives that resonate with executive audiences and technical teams alike. Champion Modernization and Platform Thinking: Lead initiatives that simplify, modernize, and integrate platforms across Commerce locations. Balance Short-Term Delivery with Long-Term Strategy: Facilitate informed trade-offs, track technical debt decisions, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives. ⠀ ———————— What We’re Looking For: Required Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field required. Expertise with enterprise architecture repository tools (e.g., tools similar to BlueDolphin or LeanIX) Strong leadership experience mentoring architecture teams Proven ability to influence without authority across technical and business domains Experience defining and applying metadata models, taxonomy relationships, and governance Demonstrated ability to lead cross-domain architectural initiatives and guide decision processes Understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical decisions to business stakeholders 10+ years of experience as a Solution or Enterprise Architect for Commerce (Parks, Hotels, Ticketing, Retail, etc.) related domains (Preferably an Enterprise Architect) 10+ years Engineering experience across multiple languages, both front-end and back-end. Expertise in modern programming languages and technologies. Experience with testing and debugging applications to deliver scalable enterprise solutions. Core Leadership Capabilities Demonstrate executive presence: can influence VP and SVP level leaders without authority. Proven collaboration leader who mobilizes teams across organizational boundaries. Skilled storyteller who can articulate the “why” behind architectural direction in simple, business-relevant terms. Diplomatic and pragmatic — a trusted advisor who aligns people as effectively as systems. ⠀ Enterprise Architecture Expertise Deep understanding of governance frameworks and ARB operations. Experience developing and managing architecture taxonomies, patterns, and standards. Proven ability to align architecture with strategic objectives, OKRs, and scorecards. Hands-on familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), API-led integration, security-by-design, and data architecture principles. Experience integrating emerging platforms or modernizing legacy systems at scale. ⠀ Business and Cultural Alignment Experience supporting Commerce Hotels, Ticketing and Retail platforms preferred. Thrives in a federated, creative, and high-visibility environment, where technology enables storytelling and guest experience. Comfortable operating in matrixed organizations and partnering with multiple business units. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — clear, concise, and outcome-oriented. Software Engineering Deliver high-impact projects supporting enterprise platforms and technology infrastructure. Contribute to the design, testing, and implementation of major systems and applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define requirements and influence technical direction. Shape scalable architectures and support planning for complex enterprise projects. Evaluate emerging technologies within your area of expertise to guide strategic recommendations.⠀ Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred. Experience delivering architecture in platform-oriented and product-led organizations Background in API design and messaging standards Knowledge of security-by-design principles and secure architecture practices Experience integrating SaaS solutions and working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Familiarity with architecture maturity models and scorecards Certifications such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, or equivalent enterprise architecture frameworks are desirable. 10+ years of experience working with cloud vendors 10+ years of experience with databases (relational and non-relational) Experience with SaaS vendor implementations Experience with messaging patterns and API design best practices Experience implementing security best practices and security-by-design ⠀ ———————— The Ideal Candidate Principal Enterprise Architect (Commerce) at Disney Experiences: Thinks strategically like an executive and acts pragmatically like a builder. Is as comfortable on stage presenting to VPs as in workshops with engineers. Believes architecture is a team sport — driven by collaboration, context, and clarity. Measures success not by control, but by influence and adoption. #DisneyTech The pay range for this position in Florida is $175,000 to $215,000 per year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, 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 a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Apply Now Save Job 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. 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