Software Engineer 1 - Data Team

Choice Hotels International, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Hotels International, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer 1 - Data Team within SkyTouch Technology in Scottsdale. You will contribute to building scalable data platforms, writing code, and partnering with stakeholders to solve business use cases.

The role requires a BS in a related field and 1–2 years of experience with cloud data lake tech (AWS/GCP/Azure); proficiency in Python, SQL, Java, and data modeling is expected. Hybrid onsite work four days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience with AWS/GCP/Azure data lake technologies.
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, Java, Web Services, or scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on software development with emphasis on analyzing business and technical problems to deliver high-quality system software components.
• Collaborate with Product and AIDLC teams to design, develop, test and deploy software.
• Ensure best practices for resilience, quality, scalability and performance.

Skills

Python

SQL

Java

Web Services

Scripting languages

Cloud data lake

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Git

Atlassian tools

Job description

This role is not eligible for sponsorship AND is four days onsite hybrid at our N. Scottsdale office

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels has an exciting new opportunity as our Software Engineer 1 - Data Team in the SkyTouch Technology division. SkyTouch Technology is an independently operated division of Choice Hotels that provides the most widely used cloud-based (SaaS) hotel property management system. As a key member of our SkyTouch Data Platform, you will drive enterprise-wide impact by shaping scalable, reliable data architectures and standards that enable teams to deliver trusted data, accelerate innovation, and support long-term business strategy. Are you a hands-on software engineer with focus on data with a technological mindset? Can you balance solving technological challenges, and collaborating with stakeholders to solve business use case? The #SkysTheLimit when you #MakeItYourChoice!

Your Responsibilities

• Hands on software development with an emphasis on analyzing business and technical problems to deliver high-quality system software components.
• Actively participates within Product and AIDLC teams to design, develop (write code), test and deploy software.
• Ensures best practices and guidelines are followed for technical excellence, including relevant certifications, and continuous improvement in resilience, quality, scalability and performance within the engineering staff.
• Ensures the creation of robust and reusable software components and extensible component interfaces during the technical specification process.
• Ensures cross team collaboration on design to ensure dependencies are identified.
• Actively embrace change and adapt to new technologies quickly.

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 1- 2 years of experience with AWS/GCP/Azure data lake technologies.
• Knowledge of one or more technologies such as Python, SQL, Java, Web Services, scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience in one or more data technologies: Analytics, ETL, ELT, and Data Modeling.
• Knowledge of business intelligence applications and data warehouses.
• Knowledge of Version control systems, such as Git.
• Use of collaboration tools such as Atlassian Tools, DevOps.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Senior Manager of Software Engineering - Data. You will have 14 peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship

At SkyTouch Technology, our values serve as a compass, providing guidance and reference, and customer success is at the heart of everything we do. When you look at everyone internally and externally as the customer, it allows you to take accountability, problem-solve, provide guidance, and pursue excellence.