Summary
The ideal candidate is someone who is skilled and passionate about software engineering - specifically front-end and/or back-end web development, and someone who is eager to put those skills to work solving complex problems. You will be expected to contribute to a cross-functional team working on in both new and legacy code bases. You will work within the Global Digital and Technology organization at Hyatt's corporate office in Chicago. As a member of this team, the Senior Full Stack Developer will provide input and mentor as we partner with all business functions to continue to build a digital culture at Hyatt.
You will work on a cross functional team encompassing product, design and engineering to plan and negotiate iterative development cycles in an agile environment. The team also collaborates with the Operations team to build infrastructure and care for Hyatt.com and associated properties in production, as Tier 3 support. They apply DevOps tools and culture to deliver software to production early and often, with highly automated and reliable procedures.
A partial, unordered list of desired skills includes Node, JavaScript, Java, CSS3, HTML5, Jenkins, React and/or Vue, and web components. Also, experience with a CMS is a plus.
The primary job responsibilities are:
- Analyze requirements
- Develop front-end software
- Develop back-end software
- Develop automated tests
- Develop automated deployment process
- Provide Tier 3 production support
- Participate in architecture reviews and technology standards definition
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.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to Hyatt core values: respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity, and fun.
Additionally, they will possess some or all of the following characteristics:
- You are a software craftsman who values quality over quantity, but you are not a zealot or perfectionist.
- You have experience working in agile environments that have embraced DevOps and Continuous Delivery practices.
- You like to build upon platforms composed of loosely coupled, contractually obligated services. Terms like API Façade make you smile.
- You are a maker and you are driven by the thought of seeing your creation in the hands of millions of customers.
- You like the challenge of simplifying complex systems, and you always consider the big picture even when acting locally.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in a full-time development role. Academic projects and/or side projects may be considered as well
- B.S. preferred, in Computer Science or related discipline
- Software Engineering, Architecture, Technical Operations
- Strong Agile experience preferred
- Preferred candidate is passionate about travel and the Hospitality industry