Lead Platform Architect at Hilton Global in McLean, Virginia

Job Description:

***This role will be Remotely Based, but with a location preference near our Corporate Offices in McLean, VA; Memphis, TN; or Dallas, TX***

From smartphone capabilities like Digital Key to Hilton Smart Rooms that allow for integrated entertainment, temperature, and lighting controls, Hilton's Global Technology team is responsible for creating the hospitality experience of the future - for our guests, owners, and Team Members. Through innovative technology development and deployment, this team ensures Hilton has the technology needed to support our continued global growth while remaining at the forefront of hospitality technology innovation.

What will I be doing?

As a Lead Platform Architect, you will be responsible for technical architecture, development, and strategies centered around Hilton's third-party distribution environment. You will partner collaboratively with Architects, Developers, Testers, Product Leads, and major third-party travel agencies to implement and evolve solutions that enable Hilton to maintain its position as a leader in Hospitality.

• Support of design, development, testing, and implementation of software including ADM code changes for the API web portal & API Engineering apps and technical vendor oversight for API Engineering team applications
• Building and maintaining Java and React JS based applications & tools
• Work in an Agile framework with architects, developers, testers, release engineers, and other engineering teams to improve QA testing, application performance, reliability, code quality and consistency, delivery, and velocity
• Provide level 3 production support by solving Incidents/Problems and participating in continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure core principles and standard methodologies are followed throughout the design, development, and delivery of technical solutions
• Participate in tool selection, implementation and problem solving
• Provide strong business domain knowledge and API store expertise
• Understanding the API Framework library
• API Gateway knowledge

We are seeking problem solvers, who are passionate about growing in a dynamic industry and who love to combine their analytical skills with intuition for business. We believe success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Organized self-starter with a can-do attitude
• Technical competency in Java, React JS, Atlassian Stack, AWS technologies, Splunk, Unix, Rest APIs, XML
• Strong personality and leadership skills to implement architecture principles and set teams up for success
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with focus and precision
• Ability to articulate/explain architecture to non-technical staff, co-architects, developers, and third party clients
• Work independently without significant oversite to follow requirements and develop solutions
• Collaborate with others and act objectively in order to optimally solve problems and stay on track towards accomplishing organizational goals
• Optimally balance multiple platforms, teams, assignments, and priorities
• Learn new technologies and expand skills
• Communicate optimally both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization

• Seven (7) years of professional work experience in Technology
• Five (5) years of experience with large scale applications in Java and Javascript
• Three (3) years of experience in architecting solutions for enterprise software products
• Experience with REST APIs
• Comfortable with travel up 25% of the time

• Bachelor's Degree, or Associate's Degree plus 6+ years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 10+ years of Technology related experience
• Nine (9)+ years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
• Previous hospitality experience
• Strong experience with Global Distribution Systems and/or Online Travel Agencies
• Ability to develop/maintain close relationships with a large number of Travel Agencies and understand the unique needs/functionality behind each of them

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton : a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands . Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World's Best Workplaces.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members' unique perspectives and voices-along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners-to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it's like to be on Team Hilton!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of his or her role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and our travel discount. The salary for this role varies by applicable and specialized experience and location (Colorado applicants: Please click here for additional information.). Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.