Senior Engineering Manager [T500-25255]

About Us:

Marriott International Inc. , headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, was founded in May 1927 by J. Willard Marriott and Alice S. Marriott with a modest nine-seat A.W root beer stand. Guided by the family's leadership and core principles, Marriott International today has grown into a global hospitality giant, operating approximately 9,000 properties and over 30 leading brands in more than 140 countries and territories.

From such humble beginnings to becoming the world’s largest hotel company, Marriott International has never stopped searching for inventive ways to serve its customers, provide opportunities for its associates, and grow their business. At
Marriott Tech Accelerator center (MTA), Hyderabad, India, Marriott is exploring the world we live in and all its possibilities. At Marriott Tech Accelerator, we are a team of passionate engineering minds dedicated to creating and building cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and elevate guest experiences.

Marriott Tech Accelerator center is fully owned and operated by ANSR. All associates at Marriott Tech Accelerator will be ANSR employees, delivering services exclusively to ANSR's client, Marriott International.

Role Title: Senior Engineering Manager

Position Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated and engaged technical leader to oversees research, design and development around GraphQL API Platform, while leading continuous improvement on process definition and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in JavaScript/Typescript background. Directly manages software engineers and project managers. Leads the interactions with consuming digital teams as well as domain teams to create define solutions that fit the needs and the architecture. Delivers on commitments to discipline partners and collaborates with architects on major organizational initiatives across multiple channels . platform. Functions as the technical decision-maker and problem solver to deliver projects on time and on budget. Promotes project quality and manages the application development team to promote satisfaction with all technology teams and business partners by following standard application development tools and processes. Manages continuous improvement program to improve quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

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.

• SDLC standard tools and processes for both waterfall and agile development.

• Estimating standard tools and processes, incorporating flexibility for small and large projects.

• Deployment 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.

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 organization's 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 ongoing 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.

Skills and Experience:

Leadership . Delivery
:

• 10. years in application development leadership, including architecture, systems integration, and full-stack development; successfully led medium- to large-scale initiatives.

Technical Expertise:

• 8. years in system architecture and development.

• 5. years delivering TypeScript/JavaScript projects.

• 3. years working with

GraphQL.

• Deep experience with

API platforms
, backend services, databases, and full-stack infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of

containerization (e.g., Node.js apps), DevOps , CI/CD , observability tools,
SEO ,
Service Mesh ,
REST APIs , and
microservices.

• Hands-on with

public cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure); AWS Solutions Architect Certified.

• Experience with

CMS platforms , automation testing , performance engineering , and application deployments.

Architectural . Integration Skills:

• Strong grasp of integration patterns, cloud-native solutions, and orchestration architectures

• Expertise in managing multi-channel and backend integrations

Agile . SDLC Methodologies:

• Proven management in

**Agile (SAFe preferred) and
Waterfall**
environments

• Knowledge of

**SDLC and
ITIL v3**

• Contributions to

open-source projects

Process . Strategy:

• Strategic planning, budgeting, and vendor management experience

• Background in IT outsourcing and managed services

Communication . Stakeholder Management:

• Skilled in translating complex technical concepts for business leaders and enterprise architects

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; experience working in agile product teams

• Effective collaborator and problem-solver under pressure

• Ability to bridge business and technology with a focus on customer needs and innovative solutions

Education . Certifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree (or equivalent experience)

• AWS Solutions Architect

or equivalent certification

• Additional relevant technology certifications preferred

Work location: Hyderabad, India.

Work mode: Hybrid

Marriott’s core values:

At Marriott, our core values make us who we are. We believe that success is never final. As we change and grow, the beliefs that are most important to us stay the same—putting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity, and serving our world. Being part of Marriott Tech Accelerator means being part of a proud history and a thriving culture.