Software Engineer - Senior - Mobile iOS

Job Number 24103317

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

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.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required:

6+ 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

Preferred:

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

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Technical Leadership

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.

Delivering Technology

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

IT Governance

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

Service Provider Management

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

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 companys service standards.

Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners .