Senior Software Engineer Content Management System

Hilton; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

ESPP

Parental leave

Caregiver support

Mental health resources

PTO

Health plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to consumer-facing web experiences, including Hilton.com and related applications. You will develop features, review code, write tests, and ensure secure, scalable performance.

This hybrid role requires proximity to one of our US offices (Dallas, Memphis, or McLean) and involves collaboration with architects, product owners, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Technology or related field.
• 3+ years developing large-scale web applications using Java, microservices, multi-threaded programming.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (Couchbase, MongoDB), messaging architectures (Kafka, Redis), and frontend UI frameworks (React, HTML, CSS).
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence), Docker, and Git in a team setting.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver content-driven features for Hilton's websites and applications.
• Customize and extend the built-in capabilities of the CMS.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues promptly.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and security of applications.
• Work within Agile framework to deliver high-quality frontend web solutions.

Skills

Java

Microservices

React

NoSQL

Kafka

Redis

Docker

Git

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Identification: 207220

Job Category: Technology

Job Schedule: Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

This role is based at one of our corporate offices in Memphis, TN, McLean, VA, or Dallas, TX

This is your chance to be a part of an in-house Technology team that’s creating consumer-facing, cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the hospitality industry around the world! As a Senior Software Engineer, you will bring your technical skills to a hospitality company with an award-winning culture. On the Software Engineering Team reporting to the Senior Manager Software Engineering Content, you will support projects including Hilton.com and several customer-facing applications.

What you’ll do during a typical day:

• Develop and deliver content-­driven features for Hilton's websites, including feature development, code review, writing unit tests and bug fixes.

• Customize and extend the built-­in capabilities of the Content Management System.

• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues promptly.

• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.

• Operate within the established Agile framework to provide industry-­leading front-end web solutions with quality and performance.

How you’ll collaborate with others:

• Collaborate with architects, product owners, delivery managers, quality engineers, designers, and other developers to design and implement the Hilton web application experience.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including grooming sessions, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and code reviews.

Deliverables you’ll take ownership of:

• Deliver high-quality, maintainable, and thoroughly documented code enhancements, along with meaningful contributions to reusable code libraries.

• Create and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and automated test suites.

• Ensure that applications satisfy established performance, security, and reliability standards.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Three (3) years of professional work experience in Technology or related field

• Three (3) years of experience developing large-scale web applications using Java, microservices, multi-threaded programming with an understanding of web design patterns

• Experience NoSQL databases (Couchbase, MongoDB), messaging architectures (Kafka, Redis, etc.), and front-end UI frameworks such as React, HTML, and CSS

• Knowledge of Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), Docker, and using Git as version control with a team

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and quality

• This is a hybrid role and would require to be near one of our three US office locations (McLean, Dallas, or Memphis)

• Travel up to 10%

It would be useful if you have:

• Bachelor's Degree, or associate's degree plus 5+ years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 12+ years of Technology related experience

• Five (5) + years of work experience in Technology or a related field

• Content Management System professional certifications

• Experience building RESTful APIs and understanding of REST principles

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-­class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.