Solution Architect (MULTIPLE POSITIONS) Bethesda, MD

DUTIES:

• Collaborate across various domains in the enterprise to determine the best solutions for HR and corporate system solution and integrate them into the Marriott ecosystem. 


• Design, build, and implement architectures that are cost effective, highly scalable, resilient and flexible based on Marriott standard technology stack leveraging latest technology. 


• Work with architects and engineer/delivery leads across the organization to extend and introduce new solution architecture  across domains including but not limited to HR, Corporate Systems and Global Design.


• Lead and define HR and Corporate System  architecture solutions to enable business objectives, drive stakeholder alignment and drive detail design.


• Lead and define the HR and Corporate systems architecture vision to deliver the next of corporate system and improve the associate’s experience. 


• Liaise with vendors and Service Providers to select the products or services to enable strategic goals. 


• Contribute to technology assessment and lead the introduction of new technology is approved and document via Marriott processes.


• Define solutions and patterns that address HR and corporate systems integration following Marriott Standards.


• Leverage short-term tactical solutions to achieve long-term objectives and advance the overall Marriott vision.


• Facilitate data capacity planning, lifecycle, duration, usage requirements, feasibility studies for HR and Corporate systems.


• Identify and develop opportunities for reuse, migration, or retirement of application components within HR and Corporate Systems.


• Collaborate with product owners towards system roadmaps.


• Understand and evaluate current and emerging technology products and trends.


• Develop standard prototypes and architecture artifacts to support projects.


• Partner and consult with project teams to enable consistent solution design and implementations aligned to the architecture based on Marriott Standards.


• Engage in IT governance activities to promote consistency and solution compliance.


• Obtain training & experience on business functions and technologies outside area of expertise.


• Research emerging or existing technologies that may have specific business outcomes.


• Conduct proof-of-concepts to determine the feasibility of technologies that could provide business benefits.


• Act as a leader and advocate for architecture, including coaching, training, and career development to staff.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or in a closely related technical field followed by 10 years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering with a focus on HR and Corporate systems and integrations.  Experience must include:

• 6 years of experience architecting, building and deploying solutions in Oracle HCM Cloud for HR and Corporate Systems.


• 6 years’ experience with solution architecture, creating conceptual, logical architecture diagrams, and gaining stakeholder approval.


• 6 years collaborating across various teams in the Enterprise including but not limited to Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, Compliance and Privacy.


• 3 years of integration experience of the key Oracle HCM Modules related to HR and Corporate Systems.


• 3 years’ experience with API, microservices architectures and PLSQL, SQL and NoSQL technologies.

Telework: 100% Remote; position may be performed from anywhere within the U.S.

Travel: Travel to Marriott HQ in Bethesda MD at least once per quarter

SALARY: $156,300-$200,700 per year

LOCATION: 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814 (Montgomery)

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.