Mobile Software Architect

The Mobile Software Architect will be a key member of the Solution Architecture group and will lead the assessment, development, and implementation of the mobile applications. The Team Member will be responsible for evaluating various architecture possibilities and developing critical technology solutions as required.

What will it be like to work for this Hilton Worldwide Brand?

Hilton Worldwide is the 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 Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton Worldwide is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its ten global brands, which include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world and know how to offer an exceptional hospitality experience, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Worldwide Team Member.

What will I be doing?

The Mobile Software Architect will develop innovative solutions and will have the ability to articulate and explain architecture to non-technical staff, co-architects and developers. The Team Member will develop end-to-end proof of technology solutions that may include experimenting with cutting edge development and architecture tools, technologies and coding practices.

 

Other key priorities are listed below:

• Assess and communicate the impacts, trade-offs, risks, costs, benefits and opportunities of IT solutions

• Experience in application development tasks, specifically, knowledge of the complete Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architectures and the Unified Modeling Language

• Ability to guide internal and external partners in strategy and project initiation, architecture, requirements analysis, design, project management and systems integration activities

• Ability to assume long-term responsibility for an organization's IT systems and architecture

• Lead the communication of projects and programs to Team Members and stakeholders

• Guide and mentor departmental Architects, Developers, and Analysts

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization with strong relationship building abilities

• Excellent team building and leadership skills

• Ability to work effectively at all levels in an organization

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton Worldwide has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton Worldwide remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

 

• BA/BS Bachelor's Degree

• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Software Development or Solution Architecture roles

• A minimum of three (3) years of Mobile application development with Android and/or iOS and in a lead role

• Java and/or Objective C programming experience

• Demonstrated skills using Java web services (SOAP, REST)

• Demonstrated knowledge of core design and software architecture patterns

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• MA/MS Master's Degree

• Experience with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript

• Experience with continuous integration and delivery tools

• Experience with agile development processes

• Published two (2) or more mobile applications

• Experience with Windows application development

• Experience with Hospitality systems

What benefits will I receive?

Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and, depending upon eligibility, a vacation or Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit. You will instantly have access to our unique benefits such as the Team Member and Family Travel Program, which provides reduced hotel room rates at many of our hotels for you and your family, plus discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners. After 90 days you may enroll in Hilton Worldwide's Health & Welfare benefit plans, depending on eligibility. Hilton Worldwide also offers eligible team members a 401K Savings Plan, as well as Employee Assistance and Educational Assistance Programs. We look forward to reviewing with you the specific benefits you would receive as a Hilton Worldwide Team Member. The above information is provided as a highlight of the major benefits offered to most full-team team members in the United States. All benefits listed may not be offered at all locations. This is not a summary plan description or official plan document.

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