Director, Software Engineering (SPOG)

Marriott International is seeking a highly engaged and motivated Software Engineering Director to join a high-performing and fast-paced application development team. The ideal candidate is a senior level engineer with demonstrated experience implementing new technologies and managing and leading a matrixed team of technical resources. The Director will be responsible for the production support, defect triage, issue resolution, and release management of the Single Pane of Glass (SPOG) application that will be deployed to Marriott hotels around the globe. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of full-stack solutions and experience in leading highly complex IT projects. The candidate must be flexible and an engaging team player. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Requirements:

• Experience in handling complex full-stack projects involving multiple functions, scalable databases, API integrations and cloud environments
• Well-versed in understanding and analyzing project specifications, coding, and code-reviewing by complying with the best coding standards and practices
• Expert in writing efficient, re-usable code for high quality, responsive/ cross-platform applications with emphasis on front-end and back-end development
• Well-versed in Agile development methodology working on timely completion of tasks as per sprint cycles or tasks assigned in the project management tools
• Adept in bug fixing. Should be good in communication with client-facing abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills and a drive to use them
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a team environment
• Must know how to use GIT/cli proficiently - creating pr's, push, pull, merge, resolving conflicts in a volatile codebase

Education and Experience Required:

• 8+ years of experience with ReactJS or NodeJS and GraphQL or a similar JavaScript framework
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience leading a team

Technical Experience:

• Proven experience in designing and developing GraphQL-based backend systems
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript
• Deep understanding of NestJS and its application in building Apollo Federation Subgraphs
• Experience with Docker for containerization and orchestration
• Experience with Event-Driven architecture, particularly Kafka
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with Web Sockets and GraphQL Subscriptions for real-time data communication
• Strong scripting skills in Bash for automation
• Familiar with nx (monorepo) toolset

 

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

Leadership 

• Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods
• Leading Through Vision and Values - Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of employee decision making and action
• Managing Change - Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure and performance level under pressure or when experiencing challenges 
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action
• Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values

Managing Execution 
 

• Building a Successful Team - Uses an effective interpersonal style to build a cohesive team; inspires and sustains team cohesion and engagement by focusing the team on its mission and importance to the organization
• Strategy Execution – Ensures successful execution across a variety of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes
• Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required

Building Relationships 

• Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards 
• Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential 
• Strategic Partnerships - Develops collaborative relationships with fellow employees and business partners by making them feel valued, appreciated, and included; explores partnership opportunities with other people in and outside the organization; influences and leverages corporate and continental shared services and/or discipline leaders (e.g., HR, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Revenue Management) to achieve objectives; maintains effective external relations with government, business and industry in respective countries; performs effectively as a liaison between locations, disciplines, and corporate to ensure needed resources are received and corporate strategies are understood and executed

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability 

• Developing Others - Plans and supports the development of others’ skills and capabilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively; provides high visibility to individuals with potential; offers challenging assignments that build confidence and credibility and provides such individuals with a personal vision for their future
• Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise 

• Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges 
• Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges
  • Technical Intelligence: knowledge and ability to identify technological opportunities and threats that could affect the future growth and survival of the business 
  • Technology Life Cycle: knowledge of the Life Cycle of technologies and how applications, infrastructure, and processes relate to these timelines 
  • Technology Systems: Knowledge of Technology systems supporting the business including benefits, requirements, costs, justification, and operations
  • Technology Resources: The ability to secure and manage Technology resources to achieve business objectives (e.g., contracts, vendor relationships, financial accountability, portfolio management, information, and resource planning) and measure project impact 
• Continuous Learning - Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application. 
• Strategy Knowledge - Understanding and utilizing professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific strategic work challenges
• Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities. 
  • Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.)
  • Mathematical Reasoning - Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues
  • Oral Comprehension - Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
  • Reading Comprehension - Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. 
  • Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

 

The salary range for this position is $117,700 to $198,200 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.  

All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.  Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected.  Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 5 days after the date of this posting, January 16, 2025.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.