Senior Software Engineer-iOS

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 i n multiple programming languages and methodologies

5+ years hands-on experience with iOS native application development languages, frameworks and tools (e.g., Swift, SwiftUI, Combine, Objective-C)

Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software engineering workflows, including code generation, code analysis, debugging, refactoring, and defect investigation

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical and quality concepts in clear, business friendly terms

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience/certification

Preferred:

Experience with Swift Concurrency including async/await, actors, and structured concurrency for modern asynchronous programming

Experience with iOS test automation frameworks and tools such as XCTest and XCUITest, with the exposure to write and maintain automated tests

Experience with CI/CD tooling and quality gates, including integration of automated testing into build pipelines

Understanding of quality practices and testing methodologies in an agile environment, with ability to collaborate with QA teams on test strategy and coverage

Experience with iOS analytics, crash reporting, and experimentation frameworks to inform quality improvements and engineering decisions

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

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

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

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

Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and leading in a managed service environment

Relevant technology certifications

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

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.