Director, Software Engineering (SPOG)

SUMMARY

Marriott International is seeking a highly engaged and motivated Software Engineering Director to join a high-performing and fast-paced application development team. The ideal candidate is a senior level engineer with demonstrated experience implementing new technologies and managing and leading a matrixed team of technical resources. The Director will be responsible for the production support, defect triage, issue resolution, and release management of the Single Pane of Glass (SPOG) application that will be deployed to Marriott hotels around the globe. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of full-stack solutions and experience in leading highly complex IT projects. The candidate must be flexible and an engaging team player. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Requirements:

• Experience in handling complex full-stack projects involving multiple functions, scalable databases, API integrations and cloud environments
• Well-versed in understanding and analyzing project specifications, coding, and code-reviewing by complying with the best coding standards and practices
• Expert in writing efficient, re-usable code for high quality, responsive/ cross-platform applications with emphasis on front-end and back-end development
• Well-versed in Agile development methodology working on timely completion of tasks as per sprint cycles or tasks assigned in the project management tools
• Adept in bug fixing. Should be good in communication with client-facing abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills and a drive to use them
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within a team environment
• Must know how to use GIT/cli proficiently - creating pr's, push, pull, merge, resolving conflicts in a volatile codebase

Education and Experience Required:

• 8+ years of experience with ReactJS or NodeJS and GraphQL or a similar JavaScript framework
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience leading a team

Technical Experience:

• Proven experience in designing and developing GraphQL-based backend systems
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript
• Deep understanding of NestJS and its application in building Apollo Federation Subgraphs
• Experience with Docker for containerization and orchestration
• Experience with Event-Driven architecture, particularly Kafka
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with Web Sockets and GraphQL Subscriptions for real-time data communication
• Strong scripting skills in Bash for automation
• Familiar with nx (monorepo) toolset

 

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

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 a variety 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

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