Lead Java Software Engineer

Memphis, TN, United States

***This role is based at one of our corporate offices in Memphis, TN, McLean, VA, Dallas, TX, or Remote***

This is your chance to be a part of an in-house Technology team that’s creating consumer-facing, cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the hospitality industry around the world! As a Lead Software Engineer , you will bring your technical skills to a hospitality company with an award-winning culture. On the Property Platform team reporting to the Director Software Engineering, you will support projects including playing a pivotal role in overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from design to testing.

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:

Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night

Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Learn more about the rest of our benefits (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/benefits)

At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities through every step of a Team Member’s career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate. Hilton’s leadership development framework focuses on developing skills and business insight through a range of programs and approaches to meet varying learning needs and preferences.

**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

What your day-to-day will be like:

Design testing strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of software products.

Help enhance existing software by proposing upgrades and improvements.

Monitor project metrics, analyze data, and make informed decisions based on performance indicators.

Identify and address software bugs collaboratively.

How you will collaborate with others:

Coordinate tasks among team members, ensuring a smooth project execution.

Provide guidance to team members, fostering collaboration and productivity.

What projects you will take ownership of:

Create technical documentation, ensure communication within the team.

Track progress and report to engineering managers and other senior leaders.

WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT

You have these minimum qualifications:

Five (5) years of professional experience in Technology or a related field

Four (4) years of experience with Java software engineering and related frameworks, including SpringBoot

Three (3) years of experience in people management or project leadership

Proficiency in other OOP languages like .NET, C#, or HTML5

Familiarity with data analysis techniques for MSSQL, MySQL, or Oracle PL/SQL database technologies

Strong knowledge of Agile SDLC methodologies and managing development progress through Jira and Confluence

Travel up to 10%

It would be useful if you have:

Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate’s Degree plus 6 years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED plus 12 years of Technology related experience

Seven (7) years of professional experience in Technology or a related field

Direct experience with cloud technologies, with a preference for AWS

Additional certifications or coding bootcamps to hone coding skills

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/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. Check out the Hilton Careers blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/blog) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hiltoncareers/) to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

It is the policy of Hilton to employ qualified persons without regard to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medication conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, status as a protected veteran, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, or any other protected group status as defined by and subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. Hilton’s commitment to equal employment opportunity supports the attraction and retention of a diverse workforce that will enhance our effectiveness in attracting Team Members, customers, corporate partners, and owners.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and provide other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us (https://cdn.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/prod/HILTGLOBAL/documents/Applicant\_Accommodation\_and\_Accessibility\_Assistance-English-20230515-1684253430519.pdf) if you require an accommodation during the application process.

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, access to our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) where you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount, a 401(k) savings plan, 20 days of paid time off accruing over your first year of employment and increasing up to 25 days after completing one year of full employment, up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth parents and 4 weeks for non-birth parents, 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays throughout the year, up to 5 bereavement days, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, an employee assistance program, access to a care coordination program (“Wellthy”), a legal services program, an educational assistance program, adoption assistance, a backup childcare program, pre-tax commuter benefit and our travel discount. The annual salary range for this role is $100,000-$140,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location.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.#LI-REMOTE

Job: Software Engineering

Title: Lead Java Software Engineer

Location: null

Requisition ID: COR014GD

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans