Software Engineer

We are looking for a Software Engineer with strong Java experience to help design, build, and maintain highquality, scalable applications. You'll collaborate with product, QA, and other engineers to deliver features endtoend, from design through deployment and production support., * Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java

• Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code following best practices and coding standards

• Participate in system design and architecture discussions, contributing to technical decisions

• Collaborate closely with product managers, QA engineers, and other developers to deliver features on time

• Implement unit, integration, and (where relevant) performance tests to ensure software quality

• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing longterm fixes

• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback

• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tooling, and automation (CI/CD)

• Ensure security, scalability, and reliability are considered throughout the development lifecycle

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• Strong programming skills in Java (Java 8 ), with solid understanding of OOP principles

• Experience building serverside applications using a Java framework (e.g., Spring/Spring Boot,)

• Good understanding of RESTful API design and implementation

• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and SQL

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows

• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns

• Experience with automated testing (unit/integration) and testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit)

• Strong problemsolving skills and ability to debug complex issues

• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloudnative architectures

• Handson experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with messaging/streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka)

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems

• Experience with build and CI/CD tools (e.g., Harness, GitHub Actions)

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra)

• Experience with performance optimization and application monitoring

Soft Skills

• Ownership mindset and a strong sense of responsibility for delivered work

• Ability to break down complex problems into actionable tasks

• Openness to feedback and willingness to mentor and be mentored

• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in an agile environment

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.