Director, Software Engineering - Web Platform - Marriott

OpenTalent; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent oversees day-to-day application development projects and engineering, guiding continuous improvement on process definition and compliance across multiple digital channels. You will directly manage software engineers and project managers and collaborate with architects on major initiatives.

As the technical decision-maker, you will promote quality, manage delivery to partners, and drive initiatives to improve satisfaction and KPIs for the Web Platform.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of application development leadership experience.
• 7+ years in architecture development and backend integration.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native, microservices architectures.
• Experience using AI tools to automate development tasks.
• Proficiency with Node.js, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Spring Boot, Kafka, Spark.
• Experience with Adobe AEM, Marketing Cloud, Analytics, DTM, Target, Search & Promote.
• Strong React/NextJS/TypeScript/CSS for large-scale web development.
• Expertise with A/B testing methodologies.
• Ability to bridge technology and business and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day application development projects and engineering.
• Lead continuous improvement on process definition and compliance.
• Directly manage software engineers and project managers.
• Deliver on commitments to partners and collaborate with architects.
• Promote project quality and manage Web Platform KPIs.

Skills

Dev leadership

Architecture development

Backend integration

Cloud-native / microservices

API orchestration

Mobile frontend architecture

Micro frontend

AI automation

React/NextJS/TypeScript

A/B testing

Agile delivery

CI/CD / Release mgmt

Adobe AEM / Marketing Cloud

Kafka / Spark

SQL / NoSQL

Node.js / Java

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

Adobe Cloud

Adobe AEM

Analytics

DTM

Target

Search & Promote

React

NextJS

TypeScript

CSS

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Oversees day to day application development projects and engineering while leading continuous improvement on process definition and compliance. Directly manages software engineers and project managers. Delivers on commitments to discipline partners and collaborates with architects on major digital initiatives across multiple channels (voice, web, mobile, API). Functions as the technical decision-maker and problem solver to deliver projects on time and on budget. Promotes project quality and manages the application development team to promote satisfaction with all technology teams and business partners by following standard application development tools and processes. Manages continuous improvement program to improve quality, consistency, and client satisfaction. Manages Web Platform KPIs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required:

• 10+ years of application development leadership experience that includes:
• 7+ years of technical experience within architecture development, integration of backend systems, and development
• In-depth knowledge of integration approaches and architectures
• Deep understanding of the cloud-native solution, microservices-architecture, and at least one or more of the following areas:API orchestration architecture, mobile-front end architecture, Micro Front end architecture
• Demonstratable experience using AI tools to automate development tatsks.
• Knowledge ofbackend technologies–Node.JS,Java, SQL, NoSQL, Spring boot, Kafka, Spark
• Digital Customer Experience platforms (Adobe AEM (or other CMS) and Marketing Cloud, Analytics, DTM, Target, Search & Promote)
• React, NextJS, TypeScript and CSS for large scale website development
• Expertise with A/B testing and different methodologies applied to execute
• Ability to bridge the gap between technology and business
• Self-driven, curious and a fast learner, and able to work in a fast-paced environment launching new consumer products to market
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Relevant experience in systems integration and development, package analysis, and implementation
• Excellent collaborator, working in fully agile product or software delivery teams regionally
• Experience with Automation, CI/CD, Release Management processes and Application Deployments to Adobe Cloud.
• Strong understanding of API platforms, back-end services, database and networking components of full stack infrastructure
• Working in a Product-based model and building strong partnerships with Product owners by providing innovative technology solutions to complex business problems
• Ability to communicate complex technology solutions to both Product owners in a business-friendly manner and to Enterprise Architects in most technical detail