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Software Engineer at Marriott International in Bethesda, MD
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Job Description
We are excited to announce an opening for Software Engineer – 100000004777 at HQ Bethesda Maryland, USA.
Please find below the details of the role and its responsibilities.
Skills Required:
Webflux, Java
Experience Range:
3 - 5 years
Job Description:
About Us:
Marriott International Inc., headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, was founded in
May 1927 by J. Willard Marriott and Alice S. Marriott with a modest nine-seat A&W root
beer stand. Guided by the family's leadership and core principles, Marriott International
today has grown into a global hospitality giant, operating approximately 9,000 properties
and over 30 leading brands in more than 140 countries and territories.
From such humble beginnings to becoming the world’s largest hotel company, Marriott
International has never stopped searching for inventive ways to serve its customers,
provide opportunities for its associates and grow their business. At Marriott we are a team of passionate engineering minds dedicated to creating and building cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and elevate guest experiences.
Role Title: Software Engineer
Position ID : 100000004777
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Stay current with Java and related ecosystem technologies and bring new ideas to the team
Required Qualifications
- 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.