Hyatt Corporate Office, Chicago
The Opportunity
Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Senior Product Engineer to join our Global Digital and Technology organization. This is a technical position, ideal for someone who is skilled and passionate about development, and eager to expand their technical and leadership skills. You will work with and mentor developers in a cross-functional team.
Senior Android Product Engineers will work close with their Product and Design teammates to plan and negotiate iterative development cycles in an agile environment. The work will be primarily outcome-based objectives with a goal of measuring and showing improvement. This position is within the App and Stay Experiences portfolio, which is focused on improving the experiences for Hyatt guests while in stay.You will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests across the organization.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
Our purpose sets us apart—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to how our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
•Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
•Flexible work schedules
•Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
•A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
•Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board—from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and seek various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
•Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers, helping them develop solutions and resolve technical challenges.
•Lead the implementation of key features and ensure proper documentation for both new and existing functionality.
•Advocate for code quality and maintainability, participating in architecture and design discussions.
•Submit pull requests (PRs) and incorporate feedback effectively, promoting collaborative development.
•Drive the adoption of consistent practices and patterns to improve readability and maintainability of the Android codebase.
•Optimize the performance and efficiency of the Android application, ensuring a smooth user experience.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and design, to deliver high-quality features.
•Stay up to date with the latest Android development trends and tools, providing recommendations on improvements.
•Participate in technical interviews and contribute to hiring efforts for the engineering team.
•Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across the team.
•Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt’s core values.
Qualifications
Experience Required:
•2+ years of native Android development experience in a full-time role
•5+ years of progressively complex experience in a full-time development role
•Experience with Kotlin and Java
•Familiarity with consuming RESTful web services
•Proficiency in code versioning tools and GIT
Experience Preferred:
•Knowledge of Google’s design principles and material design system
•Knowledge of security best practices for Android app development, including secure data storage, encryption, and authentication
•Experience with app localization and internationalization
•Has experience working in agile environments that have embraced DevOps and Continuous Delivery practices
•Experience managing multiple tasks at the same time
Preferred Qualifications:
•Excellent interpersonal skills required with a strong customer service orientation
•Is skilled and passionate about software engineering – specifically native Android development, and someone eager to fill in the gaps in their toolbox
•Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
•Ability to adapt to a changing environment
•Maintains a positive attitude and a learning/growth mindset
•Likes the challenge of simplifying complex systems, and always considers the big picture even when acting locally
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
