Senior Software Engineer- GraphQL Engineering

Senior Software Engineer

• GraphQL Engineering Marriott International, Inc
• 4.0 Bethesda, MD Job Details Full-time $110,400
• $198,900 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Childcare Paid sick time Qualifications Data structures Scalable systems Team management JavaScript Scalability Developing and maintaining backend systems Web applications Front-end development GraphQL Project leadership TypeScript Design patterns

Full Job Description Additional Information Bethesda, MD Pay Range:

$110,400

• 198,900 annually

Remote Pay Range:

$100,400

• 181,300 annually Job Number 26055115 Job Category Information Technology Location Marriott International

HQ, 7750

Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814 Schedule Full Time Located Remotely?

Y Position Type Management Bonus Eligible:

Y Expiration Date:

06/04/2026 JOB SUMMARY The GraphQL API team at Marriott believes they can improve the digital experience of millions of guests around the globe. They also believe they can improve the engineering experience for their team and other Marriott associates. We believe we can do that by challenging the status quo to find the best ways possible to deliver and enjoy a digital experience. We are seeking a highly engaged and motivated JavaScript Engineer who is passionate about continuously improving their skills and learning new technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong JavaScript/TypeScript background and possess exceptional communication skills. In this role you will function as a technical expert and lead engineer within the GraphQL team. You will perform research, analysis, design and development on an emerging GraphQL API platform. You will be responsible for interacting with consuming digital teams (web, mobile etc) as well as domain API teams. This role acts as a bridge between the two and requires strong communication skills. To be successful in this role the person will have to be able to shuffle and prioritize multiple initiatives. It is common that you will be engaging with multiple teams from different areas and providing technical solutions to the challenges they bring to the table. If you feel you are up for the challenge, then please see further details below…

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience Required:

Self-motivated and results-driven, with a passion for learning and growth Strong verbal and written communication skills JavaScript and TypeScript as your primary development language Experience with modern front-end or back-end web technologies and frameworks. Strong technical leader with proven ability to lead Service Provider technical resources Proven track record of working with scalable, high-quality web applications Strong understanding of data structures and software design patterns Experience interacting with ServiceNow or a comparable support ticketing system 8+ years' working with large scale API projects 5+ years' technical delivery ownership of JavaScript projects Extensive experience developing with GraphQL; strong proficiency in GraphQL with Java implementation is also acceptable

Preferred:

AWS Solutions Architect or Developer certification Experience with RUST or other emerging web technologies Communication & business/product management experience

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Technical Leadership Trains and/or mentors other team members, and peers as appropriate Ability to work liaising with multiple teams to steer projects from inception to successful delivery 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 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 Application Delivery 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 Ability to assess when risks need to be escalated to right channels. 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 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 will be considered for Remote positions. Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.