Senior Software Engineer Content Management System

Hilton • Memphis, TN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is based at one of our corporate offices in Memphis, TN, McLean, VA, or Dallas, TX. This is your chance to be a part of an in-house Technology team that's creating consumer-facing, cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the hospitality industry around the world! As a Senior Software Engineer, you will bring your technical skills to a hospitality company with an award-winning culture. On the Software Engineering Team reporting to the Senior Manager Software Engineering Content, you will support projects including Hilton.com and several customer-facing applications.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
• Three (3) years of experience developing large-scale web applications using Java, microservices, multi-threaded programming with an understanding of web design patterns
• Experience NoSQL databases (Couchbase, MongoDB), messaging architectures (Kafka, Redis, etc.), and front-end UI frameworks such as React, HTML, and CSS
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), Docker, and using Git as version control with a team
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and quality
• This is a hybrid role and would require to be near one of our three US office locations (McLean, Dallas, or Memphis)
• Travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree, or associate's degree plus 5+ years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 12+ years of Technology related experience
• Five (5) + years of work experience in Technology or a related field
• Content Management System professional certifications
• Experience building RESTful APIs and understanding of REST principles

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver content-driven features for Hilton's websites, including feature development, code review, writing unit tests and bug fixes.
• Customize and extend the built‑in capabilities of the Content Management System.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues promptly.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Operate within the established Agile framework to provide industry‑leading front‑end web solutions with quality and performance.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, delivery managers, quality engineers, designers, and other developers to design and implement the Hilton web application experience.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including grooming sessions, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and code reviews.
• Deliver high‑quality, maintainable, and thoroughly documented code enhancements, along with meaningful contributions to reusable code libraries.
• Create and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and automated test suites.
• Ensure that applications satisfy established performance, security, and reliability standards.

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED