Senior Software Engineer, IoT Technologies - job 1 of 2

Job Number 24155408 Job Category Information Technology Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? Y Relocation? N Position Type Management JOB SUMMARY: Expands the company's use of technology to enable and achieve the organization's goals and objectives. Strategically designs, develops, and implements technology models for the entire Marriott Associate App ecosystem and stack. Works within Product Squads (teams) and receives direction from Product Owner and engineering lead to develop solutions in accordance with technology roadmaps. Provides inputs to technology roadmaps. Governs and reviews the output of the managed Service Providers who are responsible for the actual hands-on delivery of services, managing outcomes and results. Ability to get hands-on with troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with designed systems. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years' experience creating Architecture roadmaps and operational models that span the Technology, Application and Data layers for complex, high-available systems in Linux, Windows, Mobile, COTS, and/or Cloud-based environments. Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience/certifications. Preferred: Experience authoring IT standards, frameworks and patterns across the Technology, Application and Data architecture domains Experience in developing and implementing strategic IT technologies and related processes, procedures, and decision support. Experience with business requirements gathering/analysis. In-depth technical experience with network, PC, and platform operating systems. Excellent technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards. Expert knowledge of programming languages. Experience in varied technologies (e.g., client server architecture, mobile infrastructures, enterprise and workgroup server platforms, Web applications, etc.) Experience in project definition and management Extensive experience in multiple technical infrastructure design areas and in technology management. Experience in core enterprise applications, application development tools. Knowledge of software evaluation principles and practices. Project planning and management experience. Excellent understanding of change management and testing requirements, techniques, and tools. Ability to create constructive relationships, influence, and communicate (to project team, IT management, and non-technical staff). Ability to lead complex, cross-functional problem-solving initiatives. Experience in researching emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing the Day-To-Day Develops long-term strategic goals for architecture vision and standards in conjunction with users, product managers, clients, and other key stakeholders. Assesses and determines governance, stewardship, and frameworks across the organization. Collaborates with 3 rd parties to create short-term tactical solutions to achieve long-term objectives and an overall architecture roadmap. Conducts capacity planning, life cycle, duration, usage requirements, feasibility studies, and other tasks. Ensures solutions comply with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements. Troubleshoot issues that arise during development and post deployment. Developing and Maintaining Requirements and Standards Develops and promotes architecture methodologies and standards. Defines requirements to implement the appropriate tools, software, applications, and systems to support technology goals. Defines requirements for tracking data quality, completeness, redundancy, and improvement in collaboration with the Service Providers. Defines requirements to address issues in regards to systems integration, compatibility, and multiple-platform integration. Defines requirements to develop and implement key components as needed to create testing criteria in order to guarantee the fidelity and performance of architecture. Documents architectures and environments in order to maintain a current and accurate technology views Defines requirements to verify that strategies and architectures are in regulatory compliance. Building Successful Relationships Collaborates with project managers and business unit leaders for all projects Acts as a leader and advocate of architecture processes and standards, including coaching, training, and career development to staff. Liaises with vendors and Service Providers to select the products or services that best meet company goals. 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. Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required. 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. Strategic Partnerships - Develops collaborative relationships with fellow employees and business partners by making them feel valued, appreciated, and included; explores partnership opportunities with other people in and outside the organization; influences and leverages corporate and continental shared services and/or discipline leaders (e.g., HR, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Revenue Management) to achieve objectives; maintains effective external relations with government, business and industry in respective countries; performs effectively as a liaison between locations, disciplines, and corporate to ensure needed resources are received and corporate strategies are understood and executed. Generating Talent and Organizational Capability Developing Others - Supports the development of other's skills and capabilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively. Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit. Learning and Applying Professional Expertise Continuous Learning - Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application. Technical Acumen - Understanding and utilizing professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges Technical Intelligence - Knowledge and ability to define and apply appropriate technology to enhance business process Development Methodologies - Knowledge of general stages of SDLC framework and the application tiers within the development space. Information Security - Knowledge of the security considerations relevant within the development space, including industry best practices related to information security Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges. Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities. Basic Computer Skills - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.). Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues. Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. The salary range for this position is $96,038 to $179,270 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Washington Applicants Only: 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, September 10, 2024. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. 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