Associate Software Engineer - Platform Engineering

The Associate Software Engineer supports the selection, design, and implementation of critical components of technology to support Marriott International's consumer first strategy. This role will assist in integrating and advancing our technology platforms in alignment with our core business objectives and technical architecture. 

  

This role receives work direction from senior technical leaders to deliver projects to successful completion, while maintaining scope within the time and budget constraints. In addition, it is expected that this role provides innovative and creative insights to solutions. The Associate Software Engineer will be leveraged to support implementation and testing as needed.  

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience 

Required: 

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience/certification. 

Working knowledge of API, Microservices, Webservices, Rest APIs, and Cloud native technologies. 

Experience with application development involving Java, Python, Springboot, and databases. 

Capable of performing requirement analysis and high-level solution design. 

Experience working in an agile development environment. 

 

Preferred: 

Technology certifications 

Experience in Agile methodologies 

Experience with service provider environment 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

Performs quantitative and qualitative analyses for service delivery processes and projects. 

Delivers assigned projects as expected 

Participates in requirements and code reviews 

Complies with defined development and business case processes 

Coordinates with appropriate IT and vendor relations teams as assigned 

May provide consultation for routine systems development 

Coordinates with Operations and Infrastructure teams for deployment and production support activities 

 IT Governance 

Follows all defined IT standards and processes (i.e. IT Governance, SM&G, Architecture, SDLC, 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 processe 

Service Provider Management 

May provide input to estimates of work effort  

Assists in facilitation of timely resolution of service delivery problems to minimize the impact to clients 

 

 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

All positions offer a 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. Click here to learn more.
Full-time positions also 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 and educational assistance. 
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.
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 w