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JOB DESCRIPTION
From smartphone capabilities like Digital Key to connected rooms that allow
for integrated entertainment| temperature and lighting controls| Hilton|s
Global Technology team is building 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?
The location for this position can be Dallas| TX or Memphis| TN.
As a Senior Software Engineer| you will work as part of a team to develop and
deliver digital assets for Hilton websites and services. Expected to work
within an agile framework| and collaborate with the creative team| technica
team| and product leads on targeted features and functions required for th
project| allowing Hilton to maintain its position as a leader in hospitality.
You will be expected to follow the guidelines of team leads and platform
foundation team. Learning about the various technologies used in the tech
stack and front-end ecosystem is very important to you| and seeking a working
understanding of any unfamiliar methods| libraries| and practices in the code.
You will also keep track of developments in the industry by reading relevant
websites/blogs/documentation| watching available training materials| and
attending local meetups/conferences as appropriate.
More specifically| you will:
Develop and deliver front-end assets for Hilton|s websites| including the following tasks: component development| writing unit tests| bug fixes| keeping compliance with web accessibility standards| chipping in to state management of the web application| and other supportive functions within the technical stack as needed.
Establish partnerships within the IT organization to ensure multi-functional alignment| and to ensure deep understanding of a feature request.
Help fill gaps throughout the development lifecycle to ensure Hilton meets delivery expectations.
Follow the defined agile methodology delivering industry-leading web solutions with best-in-class quality and performance.
Accept and demonstrate the core principles of front-end development practices and ensure these principles are followed throughout the team.
Research| share| and implement new technologies to evolve the front-end stack and increase site performance.
What are we looking for?
We believe success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following
attributes and skills:
Organized and enthusiastic
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with focus and precision
Attention to detail
Exercises good judgment
Ability to work independently to solve problems
Inquisitive self-learner
Sense of team spirit with fellow developers and with assigned product team
To fulfill this role successfully| you should demonstrate the following
minimum qualifications:
Bachelor|s Degree OR Associate|s Degree plus six (6) years of technology related experience OR High School Diploma/GED plus twelve (12) years of technology related experience
Three (3) years professional experience in Technology or related field
Three (3) years development experience using HTML| CSS| and JavaScript
Up to one (0-1) year experience with ReactJS
It would be helpful in this position for you to demonstrate the following
capabilities and distinctions:
BA/BS Bachelor|s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related field
Three (3) years of experience in software engineering/website development
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the world|s leading global hospitality company| spanning the lodging
sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites
and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century| Hilton has offered business and
leisure travelers the finest in accommodations| service| amenities| and value.
Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest
experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the
light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable
hospitality experiences around the world every day. And| our amazing Team
Members are at the heart of it all!