Description:
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Senior Product Architect to join our Digital Sales & Events team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader digital, technology and business teams, where youāll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company.You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
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 our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines canopen the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of whatās 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
What sets us apart is our purposeāto 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. Weāre proud to have earned a place on Fortuneās prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work ForĀ® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way 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.
Weāre proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
Ā· Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Ā· Flexible work schedule
Ā· Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
Ā· A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
Ā· Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
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 Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
The Senior Product Architect plays a critical role and is responsible for designing, architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our solutions align with business goals, technical strategy, and best practices.
Solution Design and Architecture:
ā¢Design comprehensive, high-level architecture.
ā¢Provide architectural frameworks and technical direction to ensure system scalability, performance, and security.
ā¢Create detailed architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and solution blueprints for development teams.
ā¢Oversee the integration of backend services with frontend applications, ensuring seamless API interactions and data flow.
Collaboration & Leadership:
ā¢Work closely with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions that meet both functional and non-functional needs.
ā¢Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployment, operation, and maintenance of developed solutions.
ā¢Lead and mentor development teams, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and guiding them through technical challenges.
Technology Evaluation & Innovation:
ā¢Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and platforms to recommend improvements that enhance the scalability, performance, and reliability of solutions.
Qualifications:
Experience Required:
ā¢10 years of progressively complex software engineering experience leveraging modern, mainstream frameworks and tools like React, Next.js, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
ā¢3 years of experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role guiding the architecture and development of microservice and containerized architectures, where the required changes span multiple teams and/or departments.
ā¢Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and associated frameworks, including Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, MyBatis, AngularJS, and Node.js.
ā¢Skilled in continuous integration and deployment using Jenkins, Git, Bash scripts, Maven, Gradle, Webpack, and WildFly application/web servers.
ā¢Expertise in RESTful services, API development, and integrations using APIGEE, nginx, and JSON.
ā¢Working knowledge of Apache Kafka for building event-driven architectures and integrating microservices.
ā¢Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
ā¢Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, relational databases (RDBMS) concepts, and dimensional modeling
ā¢Skilled in planning how applications connect with databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and external APIs.
ā¢Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical discussions.
ā¢Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
ā¢Demonstrated experience designing and developing solutions that comply with accessibility standards and usability for individuals with disabilities.
ā¢Knowledge of security principles and best practices (e.g., OWASP Top Ten).
ā¢Solid experience with SQL and relational database design.
Experience Preferred:
ā¢ Large-scale enterprise experience
ā¢Experience with DataDog or a similar Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tool
ā¢Experience with DevOps practices and tools (Gitlab, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools)
ā¢Preferred candidate is passionate about the hospitality industry
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 individuals 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. Weād love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $175,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards and an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.
Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago
Organization: Hyatt Corporate Office
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Digital
Req ID: CHI015254
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.