Director, Software Engineering - Web Platform - Marriott International

OpenTalent; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent staff in Bethesda, MD is seeking a senior leader to oversee day-to-day application development projects and engineering, while driving continuous improvement on process definition and compliance. You will directly manage software engineers and project managers, collaborate with architects on major digital initiatives across channels, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Bring 10+ years in development leadership, strong cloud-native and microservices experience, and a proven ability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of application development leadership experience.
• 7+ years of architecture development, backend integration, and development.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native solutions and microservices architectures.
• Experience with AI tools to automate development tasks.
• Backend tech: Node.js, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Spring Boot, Kafka, Spark.
• Adobe AEM or other CMS, Marketing Cloud, Analytics, DTM, Target, Search & Promote.
• Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript and CSS for large scale web apps.
• API platforms, backend services, databases and networking in full-stack infra.
• Experience in agile product/software delivery teams regionally.
• Automation, CI/CD, Release Management for Adobe Cloud.
• Bridge between technology and business.

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 discipline partners and architects.
• Promote project quality and client satisfaction through standard tools/processes.
• Manage Web Platform KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Architecture & integration

Cloud-native / microservices

API orchestration

React / Next.js / TypeScript

Back-end technologies (Node.js, Java,

Kafka / Spark

Adobe AEM / Marketing Cloud

CI/CD / Release management

Agile cross-functional teams

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 of backend 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