Marriott

JOB SUMMARY

Marriott International is seeking a highly engaged and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join a high-performing and nimble application development team. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing enterprise-level web applications using React, TypeScript, and Node.js in an ecosystem that includes databases, content and document management systems, AI-powered NLP search engine, and the AWS suite of services. This individual will play a critical role in engineering and serving as a technical expert for Global Lodging and Corporate Systems products and services. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of full-stack solutions and experience in leading technology projects, product delivery, and working closely with business and extended IT stakeholders and teams. The candidate should be flexible and an engaging team player.

In this role, the candidate will assume technical ownership of product delivery and advocate for appropriate industry standards and best practices that align with the company’s technology framework, guidelines and polices.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in an engineering or computer science discipline or equivalent experience/certification
• 7+ years of progressive professional experience in information technology application development and support including:

o 5+ years of experience with both front-end and back-end technologies, with a focus on React, TypeScript, and Node.js

o 5+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs, web services, web hooks or common backend integrations

o Expertise in writing high quality, efficient, re-usable code for full stack web applications within a cross-platform ecosystem

• Strong understanding of full stack development principles and best practices.
• Experience with state management libraries like Redux, Mobx, Zustand.
• Knowledge of modern front-end build tools and workflows (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
• Solid understanding of database design and management (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with GraphQL and Apollo Federation Subgraphs using Nest,js
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with cloud platforms; AWS suite of services is a plus.
• Solid understanding of Platform engineering tools, processes and DevOps principles
• Experience implementing and maintaining OAuth-based solutions
• Experience with Content and Document Management systems integrations
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and technologies.
• Experience with testing frameworks, tools and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a team environment
• Experience with modeling and implementing AI and NLP search capabilities is a plus
• Vendor management experience
• Drive compliance with all defined company technology standards and processes, and provides input for improvements to the appropriate process owners as needed.
• Maintain a proper balance between business and operational risk.

Core Work Activities

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for Global Lodging Products Platform (GLPP) and Corporate Systems products and services
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Develop and maintain efficient and well-structured code.
• Design and implement database schemas and optimize queries for performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team members.
• Lead Peer Design Reviews and Design Thinking sessions related to GLPP and Corporate Systems
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends and technologies.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and best practices.

Technical Leadership

• Make technical decisions and provide guidance on best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders in discovery and definition of requirements.
• Ensure the quality and timely delivery of product features.
• Provide technology strategy feedback where appropriate
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of GLPP and Corporate Systems products and services
• Provides financial input on department or project budgets, capital expenditures or other cost/resource estimates as requested
• Apply knowledge/judgment to achieve business goals.
• Foresee, identify, and resolve problems.
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required for this position.

The salary range for this position is $98,500 to $174,900 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus.

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 28 days after the date of this posting, June 12, 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.