Lead Platform Engineer

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:

• Participate in demand intake and partner with Technology workstream and application leads to ensure all delivery commitments are met.
• Guide Hilton Technology teams and vendors/partners to deliver updates/releases following Hilton’s strategic Brand initiatives.
• Support Brand programs requiring new technology, including leading the evaluation, analysis, and implementation of new solutions.
• Be a liaison with business and GIS team to facilitate and drive privacy and security reviews to completion.

How you will collaborate with others:

• Partner with Hilton’s Brands to understand and detail their technology needs and to transform those requirements into result solutions.
• Convey functional requirements to technical teams and progress reporting to collaborators and leaders.
• Play an important part in supporting NUG opportunities, through innovative technology and the launching of new Brands.

What projects you will take ownership of:

• Document issue progress and risks and provide updates to partners.
• Manage special projects initiated by Brands requiring Platform Engineering support and participation.

WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT

You have these minimum qualifications:

• Five (5) years of professional work experience in Technology or related field
• Three (3) years of experience leading multi-functional projects in a technology field
• Two (2) years of experience leading Mobile projects
• Experience writing detailed stories and requirements for mobile app software development
• Ability to travel up to 15%

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 work experience in Technology or related field
• Four (4) + years of experience leading multi-functional projects in a technology field
• Four (4) + years of experience with Hospitality Technology
• Understanding of core Hilton Technology engine
• Experience with Hospitality Technology

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. 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 and Instagram 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 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