FLEX Senior Software Engineer - iOS

Marriott • Bethesda, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Takes day-to-day direction from assigned Product Leader/Owner to lead technical
workgroups and/or functions as a technical expert. Operates as a key member of
the team/squad to resolve and makes decisions on more complex, non-routine
service requests with limited to moderate risk. Performs research, analysis,
design, creation and implementation of applications to meet current and future
user requirements. Defines and creates the next generation of solutions to drive
Marriott value. Monitors multiple projects by Service Provider to successful
completion, maintaining scope within the time and budget constraints. Creates
solutions that serve our business leveraging current and leading-edge
technologies in an innovative and impactful manner.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in software development with expert level expertise in multiple programming languages and methodologies
• 5+ years hands-on experience with iOS native application development languages, frameworks and tools (e.g., Swift, SwiftUI, Objective-C)
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience/certification

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Agile software methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Dynatrace
• Experience developing apps for large, critical user bases
• Excellent knowledge of working with dynamic data using services (e.g., JSON, REST APIs, GQL, etc.)
• Experience with Data Modeling, Networking, and Push Notification frameworks
• Experience with Apple Watch
• 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
• Experience packaging and publishing applications on the App Store
• Experience with iOS 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

Responsibilities

• Trains and/or mentors other team members, and peers as appropriate
• Provides financial input on department or project budgets, capital expenditures or other cost/resource estimates as requested
• Identifies opportunities to enhance the service delivery processes.
• Performs more 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
• Follows all defined IT 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
• 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

Benefits

• All locations offer 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.
• 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, and paid parental leave.
• Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level