Android Principal Engineer, Mobile Platform

Serves as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for the Android Platform and provides strategic technical advisory and hands-on support for the Marriott Bonvoy app towards organizational and departmental goals. Helps define the Target Architecture for the Platform and advises on the Mobile Platform Roadmap and priorities. Serves on the Mobile Platform Team and regularly delivers high-impact code. Leads architecture and framework initiatives.

Partners with other Principal Engineers Engineering Directors Enterprise Architecture and squad Tech Leads to advise on solutioning for major features and adherence to architecture and security standards helping to solve the most complex problems while resulting in high-quality output. Performs code reviews and coaches developers. Provides recommendations for improvements around workflow tools and standards.

Stays abreast of the platform ecosystem to remain an expert authority on OS and device capabilities and possibilities. Researches and explores other tools solutions frameworks etc. and how the industry and community at large are using them. Leads proof of concepts and helps to objectively assess technologies against goals and constraints. Educates the mobile engineering community internal and external.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required:

10 years of application development leadership experience that includes:
oEnterprise-scale native mobile application development across multiple platforms with a strong capability in Android.
oExpert-level Android architecture and coding abilities in Kotlin and knowledge of Java
oExtensive experience in development of a variety of large apps supporting millions of users at scale in Android.
oManagement of multiple Omni-Channel development efforts integrating with multiple back-end systems
oExperience with Automation CI/CD Release Management processes and Application Deployments to app stores.
oFamiliarity with Enterprise-level SDKs for Analytics Networking Customer Engagement Application Performance Monitoring
oStrong understanding of API platforms backend services database and networking components of full-stack infrastructure
Undergraduate/graduate degree or equivalent education experience

Preferred:

Demonstrated success leading medium- to large-scale initiatives/transformations
Proven knowledge of Agile methodology; preferably SAFe Agile
Experience with mixed and offshore delivery models
Good process management negotiating influencing and problem resolution skills
Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Knowledge of business environment service requirements and hospitality culture
Knowledge of / familiarity with the other platform (iOS) as well
Demonstrated ability to assess customer/client needs creatively approach solutions decide and influence appropriate courses of action
Ability to understand and communicate the lifecycle of technologies and applications and to translate into business strategies for the client organizations.
Solid understanding of IT financial structures and ability to manage to corporate financial processes and standards - including drivers of process costs
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy to understand business terms
Ability to accomplish results through others particularly by establishing relationships effective controls and leading in a managed service environment

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Application Development Standards Processes and Tools

Works with direct reports to facilitate consistency of service delivery across client groups
Facilitates compliance with the standard set of application development tools and processes that will drive consistency and predictability throughout the SDLC for all client groups including:
oSDLC standard tools and processes for both waterfall and agile development
oEstimating standard tools and processes incorporating flexibility for small and large projects
oDeployment standard tools and processes
Monitors projects for adherence to defined application development processes
Communicates to Application Development leaders opportunities to create broader IT related and corporate standards and policies where necessary
Communicates important application development policy changes that affect service provider and/or Marriott operations

Managing Day-To-Day Relationships with Teams

Manages application development projects in partnership with IT teams business partners and providers
oProvides project management of business projects
oOversees effective reporting within application development team
oLeads project reviews with team on application development projects
oManages day-to day relationships with all IT teams to promote the delivery of services that meet or exceed the client expectations
oMonitors projects for alignment with defined business case process
oDrives timely resolution of escalated service delivery problems and minimizes the impact of any client service delivery issues
oManages and improves service level reporting for application development
oProvides early warning to the appropriate Business Partnership & Planning leaders and team regarding degraded or missed service levels
oAssists with application development and maintenance of service provider project management standards and tools
oParticipates in client portfolio and demand management processes and engages service providers to ensure client satisfaction
Works with application development service providers
oValidates the service provider(s) performs the services agreed to by the master services agreement in a manner that is consistent with both the spirit and the letter of the agreement
oWorks with team to progress the service providers services to match client needs
oFacilitates team and service provider compliance with the agreement
oValidates service levels meet business needs
oFacilitates the definition and enforcement of good service provider contracts
Supports the IT organization
oProvides input to ITs business strategy and planning as needed
oSupports and follows defined IT Governance decision rights standards and practices
oEmphasizes accuracy and effectiveness of estimating and planning management with team
oProvides input to business/discipline and continent IT budgets

Implementing and Managing Continuous Improvement Program

Drives adoption of CMMi or similar metrics to demonstrate continuous improvement and alignment with the industry
Demonstrates continuous improvement through metrics of quality consistency and client satisfaction
Works with application development service providers IT teams and business partners to implement continuous improvement activities
Responds to issues identified in project surveys or other feedback processes to continually improve client satisfaction

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership
Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
Leading Through Vision and Values - Keeps the organizations vision and values at the forefront of employee decision making and action.
Managing Change - Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure and performance level under pressure or when experiencing challenges.
Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues problems and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions solves problems and chooses a course of action.
Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
Strategy Development - Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning organizing and on-going evaluation processes.

Managing Execution
Building a Successful Team - Uses an effective interpersonal style to build a cohesive team; inspires and sustains team cohesion and engagement by focusing the team on its mission and importance to the organization.
Strategy Execution Ensures successful execution across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction profitability and market share through effective planning organizing and on-going evaluation processes.
Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates focuses and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.

Building Relationships
Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the companys service standards.
Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles abilities motivations and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Strategic Partnerships - Develops collaborative relationships with fellow employees and business partners by making them feel valued appreciated and included; explores partnership opportunities with other people in and outside the organization; influences and leverages corporate and continental shared services and/or discipline leaders (e.g. HR Sales & Marketing Finance Revenue Management) to achieve objectives; maintains effective external relations with government business and industry in respective countries; performs effectively as a liaison between locations disciplines and corporate to ensure needed resources are received and corporate strategies are understood and executed.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability
Developing Others - Plans and supports the development of others skills and capabilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively; provides high visibility to individuals with potential; offers challenging assignments that build confidence and credibility and provides such individuals with a personal vision for their future.
Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.
Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges.
oTechnical Intelligence: knowledge and ability to identify technological opportunities and threats that could affect the future growth and survival of the business.
oTechnology Life Cycle: knowledge of the Life Cycle of technologies and how applications infrastructure and processes relate to these timelines.
oIT Systems: Knowledge of IT systems supporting the business including benefits requirements costs justification and operations.
oIT Resources: The ability to secure and manage IT resources to achieve business objectives (e.g. contracts vendor relationships financial accountability portfolio management information and resource planning) and measure project impact.

Continuous Learning - Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application.
Strategy Knowledge - Understanding and utilizing professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific strategic work challenges.
Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
oBasic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g. personal computers word processing software Internet browsers etc.).
oMathematical Reasoning - Adds subtracts multiplies or divides quickly correctly and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
oOral Comprehension - Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
oReading Comprehension - Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
oWriting - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

The salary range for this position is $117600 to $195700 addition to the annual salary the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.

All locations offer coverage for medical dental vision health care flexible spending account dependent care flexible spending account life insurance disability insurance accident insurance adoption expense reimbursements paid parental leave educational assistance 401(k) plan stock purchase plan discounts at Marriott properties commuter benefits employee assistance plan and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions which may include rules regarding eligibility enrollment waiting period contribution benefit limits election changes benefit exclusions and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda MD will be considered for Remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting August 5 2025.

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