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 Tech Accelerator center (MTA), Hyderabad, India, Marriott is exploring the world we live in and all its possibilities. At Marriott Tech Accelerator, we are a team of passionate engineering minds dedicated to creating and building cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and elevate guest experiences.

Marriott Tech Accelerator center is fully owned and operated by ANSR. All associates at Marriott Tech Accelerator will be ANSR employees, delivering services exclusively to ANSR's client, Marriott International.

Role: Senior Software Engineer II

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java experience around 6+ years to help design, build, and maintain high quality, scalable applications. You'll collaborate with product, QA, and other engineers to deliver features end-to-end, 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 long-term fixes
Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tooling, and automation (CI/CD)
Ensuring 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 server-side 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 problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Experience with DevOps tools such as Dynatrace or Splunk

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud native architectures
Experience with DAGs, AWS S3 and Lambda
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with messaging/streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka / AVRO)
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
Experience with Airflow, Python, Harness and/or other technologies
Experience with Jira/Confluence
Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles and best practices
Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a deep understanding of modern web development practices
Hands-on experience with React.js or similar technologies, including state management libraries like Redux or Context API
Proficient in TypeScript or JavaScript
Experience with Node and npm
Experience with GraphQL, RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming

Soft Skills:

Well-equipped to take a leadership role to ensure quality delivery to commitments
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
Continuous learning mindset and a passion for staying up to date with the latest technologies and trends

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.

Work location: Hyderabad, India.

Work mode: Hybrid

Marriott's core values:

At Marriott, our core values make us who we are. We believe that success is never final. As we change and grow, the beliefs that are most important to us stay the same—putting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity, and serving our world. Being part of Marriott Tech Accelerator means being part of a proud history and a thriving culture.

Senior Software Engineer II - Java