Director, Software Engineering – Web Platform

Job Summary

Oversees day to day application development projects and engineering while leading continuous improvement on process definition and compliance. Directly manages software engineers and project managers. Delivers on commitments to discipline partners and collaborates with architects on major digital initiatives across multiple channels (voice, web, mobile, API). Functions as the technical decision-maker and problem solver to deliver projects on time and on budget. Promotes project quality and manages the application development team to promote satisfaction with all technology teams and business partners by following standard application development tools and processes. Manages continuous improvement program to improve quality, consistency, and client satisfaction. Manages Web Platform KPIs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Education And Experience Required:
  • 10+ years of application development leadership experience that includes: 7+ years of technical experience within architecture development, integration of backend systems, and development
  • In-depth knowledge of integration approaches and architectures
  • Deep understanding of the cloud-native solution, microservices-architecture, and at least one or more of the following areas: API orchestration architecture, mobile-front end architecture, Micro Front end architecture
  • Demonstratable experience using AI tools to automate development tatsks.
  • Knowledge of backend technologies – Node.JS, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Spring boot, Kafka, Spark
  • Digital Customer Experience platforms (Adobe AEM (or other CMS) and Marketing Cloud, Analytics, DTM, Target, Search & Promote)
  • React, NextJS, TypeScript and CSS for large scale website development
  • Expertise with A/B testing and different methodologies applied to execute
  • Ability to bridge the gap between technology and business
  • Self-driven, curious and a fast learner, and able to work in a fast-paced environment launching new consumer products to market
  • Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
  • Relevant experience in systems integration and development, package analysis, and implementation
  • Excellent collaborator, working in fully agile product or software delivery teams regionally
  • Experience with Automation, CI/CD, Release Management processes and Application Deployments to Adobe Cloud.
  • Strong understanding of API platforms, back-end services, database and networking components of full stack infrastructure
  • Working in a Product-based model and building strong partnerships with Product owners by providing innovative technology solutions to complex business problems
  • Direct management of complex budgets in excess of $5M+ annual direct and indirect costs
  • Direct management of cross functional, sourced, or matrixed teams
  • Undergraduate/graduate degree or equivalent education + experience
• Preferred:
  • Demonstrated success leading medium- to large-scale initiatives/transformations
  • Proven management experience in strategic planning and budgeting within one or more business groups
  • Experience with and knowledge of IT outsourcing activities in a managed services environment
  • Proven management experience in application development across waterfall and agile environments.
  • Proven knowledge of SDLC
  • Good process management, negotiating, influencing and problem resolution skills
  • Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Knowledge of business environment, service requirements and hospitality culture
  • Demonstrated ability to assess customer/client needs, creatively approach solutions, decide and influence appropriate courses of action
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy to understand business terms
  • To accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and leading in a managed service environment

Position Type

Management

Bonus Eligible

Y

Stock Package

Y

Expiry Date

09/23/2026

Job Location

7750 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814 VIEW ON MAP

Located Remotely?

Y

Pay Range

• Annual Salary Range: $127,000 - $215,000
• Remote Annual Salary Range: $119,000 - $201,000

Skills

• Application development leadership experience
• Technical experience within architecture development, integration of backend systems, and development
• Integration approaches and architectures
• Cloud-native solution, microservices-architecture
• API orchestration architecture, mobile-front end architecture, Micro Front end architecture
• AI tools to automate development tasks
• Backend technologies – Node.JS, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Spring boot, Kafka, Spark
• Digital Customer Experience platforms (Adobe AEM (or other CMS) and Marketing Cloud, Analytics, DTM, Target, Search & Promote)
• React, NextJS, TypeScript and CSS for large scale website development
• A/B testing and different methodologies applied to execute
• Bridge the gap between technology and business
• Problem-solving skills and prioritization
• Collaboration with IT teams, business partners and providers
• Automation, CI/CD, Release Management processes and Application Deployments to Adobe Cloud
• Understanding of API platforms, back-end services, database and networking components of full stack infrastructure
• Product-based model and building strong partnerships with Product owners
• Direct management of complex budgets
• Direct management of cross functional, sourced, or matrixed teams
• Undergraduate/graduate degree or equivalent education + experience

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Stock purchase plan
• Discounts at Marriott properties
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance plan
• Childcare discounts
• 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: Paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and 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.