Remote Software Engineer

At Marriott International, you have the opportunity to grow in your career, work with teammates that feel like family, and help make our world a better place.

The Marriott International HQ, located at 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814 is currently hiring a Software Engineer - Android.

Responsibilities include:

Designs and implements critical components and features to support Marriott International''s global digital and mobile strategy. This role will contribute to the integration and advancement of Marriott’s Bonvoy mobile app in alignment with our core business objectives and technical architecture.

Resolves and makes decisions on moderately complex features with limited to moderate risk. Performs research, analysis, design, creation and implementation of features to meet current and future user requirements. Creates solutions that serve our business leveraging current and leading-edge technologies in an innovative and impactful manner.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• 3 - 5 years hands-on experience with Android native application development languages, frameworks and tools (e.g., Kotlin, Java)
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience/certifications

Preferred:

• Good understanding of Android Architecture components (Jetpack Compose, Data Binding, etc)
• Experience working with MVVM/MVI design patterns
• Hands on experience with Coroutines or RxJava.
• Experience working with data management and storage solutions (Room, SQLite, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of working with dynamic data using services (e.g., JSON, REST APIs, GQL, etc.)
• Experience with Android testing frameworks such as Espresso
• Experience with Data Modeling, Networking, and Push Notification frameworks
• Experience with Android Wear technologies
• Experience with Android testing frameworks such as Espresso
• Experience in Agile software methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Dynatrace
• Active contributions to OSS projects
• Relevant technology certifications
• Experience developing apps supporting UI for varying screen sizes (e.g., phones and tablets)
• Experience with 3rd Party SDK integrations and other open-source libraries

Data Modeling, Networking, and Push Notification frameworks

• Experience packaging and publishing applications on Google Play
• Experience with Android analytics, crash reporting, testing and other peripheral frameworks
• Understanding of latest trends in mobile and web technologies
• Demonstrated understanding of mobile industry trends, development products and environments as well as best practices for mobile application design and development
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future software engineering opportunities
• Technology leadership experience in a sourced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy-to-understand business terms
• Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and leading in a managed service environment

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Delivering Technology

• Performs complex quantitative and qualitative analyses for service delivery processes and projects.
• Facilitates achievement of expected deliverables and obligations of Services Providers
• Validates completeness of requirements prior to Service Provider solutioning
• Ensures all projects follow the defined development and business case processes
• Ensures proper coordination with appropriate IT and vendor relations teams
• Provides consultation for routine and complex systems development
• Ensures early warning to the business stakeholder executives regarding degraded or missed service levels
• Coordinates with Operations and Infrastructure teams for deployment and production support activities

IT Governance

• Follows all defined IR standards and processes (i.e. IT Governance, SM&G, Architecture, etc.), and provides input for improvements to the appropriate process owners as needed
• Maintains a proper balance between business and operational risk
• Follows the defined project management standards and processes

Service Provider Management

• Validates that Service Providers develop and manage respective aspects of a project plan, including schedules, deliverables, and appropriate metrics.
• Makes short term plans for the team to effectively utilize resources
• Monitors Service Provider outcomes
• Reviews estimates of work effort for client project provided by Service Providers for accuracy
• Facilitates timely resolution of service delivery problems and minimizes the impact to clients

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership

• Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
• Leading Through Vision and Values - Keeps the organization''s vision and values at the forefront of employee decision making and action.
• Managing Change - Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure and performance level under pressure or when experiencing challenges.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.
• Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
• Strategy Development - Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.

Managing Execution

• Building a Successful Team - Uses an effective interpersonal style to build a cohesive team; inspires and sustains team cohesion and engagement by focusing the team on its mission and importance to the organization.
• Strategy Execution – Ensures successful execution across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.

Building Relationships

• Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
• Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.

California Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550.00 to $178,603.00 annually.

Colorado Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550.00 to $162,366.00 annually.

Hawaii Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $101,096.00 to $178,603.00 annually.

New York Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550.00 to $178,603.00 annually.

Washington Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550.00 to $178,603.00 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting, 2/27/2024.

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