Software Engineer 1 - Guest & Loyalty Domain

Choice Hotels International; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Hotel discounts

Employee recognition

Job summary

Choice Hotels International seeks a Software Engineer 1 to join the Guest & Loyalty Domain in Scottsdale. You will analyze user stories and develop secure Java code with Spring, while using AI tools to boost productivity and code quality.

The role includes design reviews, CI/CD, and collaboration with QA in an Agile environment. You will work in a hybrid setup with four onsite days, contribute to cloud deployments on AWS, and stay current with evolving tech and best practices within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of Java (v1.8+) with Spring (REST, MVC, Security).
• Hands-on AWS or other cloud experience.
• Proficient with Jira and Confluence.
• REST API design and consumption knowledge.
• Source control with Git; familiar with branches and merges.
• Experience in modern IDEs (IntelliJ/VS Code) and Maven/Gradle.
• Understanding secure coding practices and application security basics.
• Strong debugging and logging/monitoring skills.
• SQL basics and relational DB fundamentals.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity about AI tools like Copilot/Claude.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user stories and develop secure, maintainable Java code with Spring.
• Use AI tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and integration testing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and CI/CD workflows.
• Support cloud deployments (AWS) and monitor production systems.
• Assist QA with validation and test planning.
• Engage in on-call rotation and incident support.
• Stay current with new technologies and best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

AWS

REST API

Git

IntelliJ

Security

SQL

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer 1 within our Guest and Loyalty Domain. This team drives the systems powering our loyalty program and guest engagement data. As a key contributor, you’ll participate in the full development lifecycle—analyzing complex problems, crafting thoughtful solutions, and helping build the future of our platform. We’re looking for an ambitious and inquisitive engineer, someone who thrives on learning, embraces new technology, and is excited by the opportunity to build impactful systems in a collaborative environment. If you’re a self-starter who enjoys technology and solving meaningful problems, we invite you to apply today and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

• Analyze user stories and develop secure, maintainable Java code with Spring frameworks.
• Use agentic AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to improve productivity and code quality.
• Contribute to design discussions, peer code reviews, and integration testing efforts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based deployments (AWS).
• Assist with monitoring and debugging production systems using tools like Prometheus and OpenSearch.
• Partner closely with QA for validation and test planning.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support production systems.
• Stay current on new technologies, frameworks, and software development best practices.

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of Java (v1.8+) development experience with Spring (REST, MVC, Security).
• Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud environments.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with REST API design and consumption patterns
• Source control proficiency – Bitbucket / Git workflows, branching strategies, and merge conflict resolution
• Comfort using modern Java IDEs such as IntelliJ IDEA or Visual Studio Code, and build tools such as Maven or Gradle
• Understanding of secure coding practices and fundamentals of application security
• Strong debugging habits and experience working with logs and monitoring tools
• SQL/relational database fundamentals
• Good verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and demeanor
• A curious, growth-oriented mindset and an eagerness to explore tools like Copilot, Claude, or other AI-powered developer assistants

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Manager of Software Engineering in the Guest & Loyalty Domain. You’ll be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team of 5–7 engineers, working alongside cross-functional partners in product, QA, and architecture.

• PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves - the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur - because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will even better than today - for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward - giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

Our corporate office locations:

North Bethesda, MD - Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Scottsdale, AZ - Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Minneapolis, MN - Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.

Field/Remote - Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.

Choice’s Cultural Values

Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity

Choice’s Leadership Principles

Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver