Lead Java Software Engineer

***This role is based at one of our corporate offices in Memphis, TN or Dallas, TX***

This is your chance to be a part of an in-house Technology team that’s creating consumer-facing, cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing the hospitality industry around the world! As a Lead Software Engineer,you will bring your technical skills to a hospitality company with an award-winning culture. On the Software Engineering Property Platform team reporting to Director Software Engineer, you will support projects including Opera PMS Integration.

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:

Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member’s career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate.

**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.

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:

Lead Technical Execution & Code Quality
- Hands on Development of Software Solutions
- Perform deep code reviews with a focus on performance optimization, secure coding practices, and adherence to architectural patterns (e.g., domain-driven design, microservices).
- Enforce CI/CD standards, including pipeline configuration, test gating, and artifact promotion workflows.
- Evaluate and propose new frameworks, design patterns, or service enhancements to improve performance and user experience.

How you will collaborate with others:

Lead a team of software engineers and technical staff, ensuring best practices are followed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes and objectives.
Communicate with partners to report progress and address concerns.

What deliverables you will take ownership of:

Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate into our company.
Troubleshoot and resolve high-level technical issues.

WHY YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT

You have these minimum qualifications:

Five (5) years of professional work experience in Technology or a related field
Four (4) years of experience in software development with a track record of technical leadership
Three (3) years of experience with Java, Micro-services and related Frameworks like Spring Boot
Proficiency in languages such as Java and Java Front end technologies like Node js, Angular, React etc.
Willing to work a hybrid work schedule near our Dallas or Memphis office location
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 Software Engineering or a related field
Python and C++ Development Experience

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

Hilton, the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of . 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 and 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.

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 if you require an accommodation during the application process.

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