Senior Front End Product Engineer

Hyatt; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel stays

Flexible work schedule

Headspace subscription

Fitness center discount

Family assistance policy

Paid time off and benefits

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Chicago is seeking a Senior Front End Product Engineer to join our Digital team, collaborating with product, design and platform operations to build scalable, high‑performing web experiences for guests and colleagues.

You will mentor engineers, drive modern frontend practices, and partner with product managers to translate requirements into elegant, accessible interfaces across Hyatt’s global platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in front-end software engineering or an equivalent software development role.
• Strong experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design.
• Experience integrating REST APIs, microservices, authentication providers, and third-party services.
• Experience with automated testing tools such as React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Experience with Git, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, Agile development, and production troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex features and services throughout the technology stack.
• Design, implement, and optimize scalable software architectures.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to mid-level engineers through code reviews and best practice adoption.
• Define and uphold standards in coding, testing, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to translate requirements into effective technical implementations.
• Enhance the observability, reliability, and performance of production systems.
• Promote the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and cloud technologies.
• Serve as a technical lead on designated projects or initiatives.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Responsive design

REST APIs

Microservices

Authentication providers

Third-party services

Testing tools

Git

CI/CD

Agile

Production troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or STEM field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Observability tools

React Query

OAuth/OpenID Connect

JWT

Role-based access control

Job description

The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Front End Product Engineer to join our Digital team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader digital product, design and platform operations team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

Summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Front End Product Engineer to join our Digital team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader digital product, design and platform operations team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care For Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Flexible work schedule
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

The Senior Product Engineer is instrumental in architecting and delivering scalable, maintainable, and high-performance digital solutions for Hyatt’s global platforms. This position demands advanced technical skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to influence technical strategies across multiple teams. Key responsibilities include mentoring engineering colleagues, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and driving enhancements in engineering practices and system architecture. Senior Engineers ensure Hyatt’s technology solutions remain reliable, secure, and strategically aligned with long-term business objectives.

• Lead the development of complex features and services throughout the technology stack.
• Design, implement, and optimize scalable software architectures.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to mid-level engineers through code reviews and best practice adoption.
• Define and uphold standards in coding, testing, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to translate requirements into effective technical implementations.
• Enhance the observability, reliability, and performance of production systems.
• Promote the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and cloud technologies.
• Serve as a technical lead on designated projects or initiatives.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Backend Engineers, and QA teams to convert business requirements into intuitive digital experiences.
• Mentor team members in front-end engineering best practices.
• Drive improvements in application performance, accessibility, reliability, observability, and production support.

Qualifications

Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in front-end software engineering or an equivalent software development role.
• Strong experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design.
• Experience integrating REST APIs, microservices, authentication providers, and third-party services.
• Experience with automated testing tools such as React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Experience with Git, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, Agile development, and production troubleshooting.

Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or STEM field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with Hyatt Privé application technologies, including React Query, OAuth/OpenID Connect, JWT, and role-based access control.
• Experience improving front-end performance for applications dependent on multiple backend or external services.
• Experience with accessibility standards such as Docker, Kubernetes, and observability tools.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

We welcome you

Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career?

The salary range for this position is $117,000 - $145,000

The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.