*** The location for this position is virtual/remote ***
From smartphone capabilities like Digital Key to Hilton Connected Room that allow for integrated entertainment, temperature, and lighting controls, Hilton’s Global Technology team is responsible for creating the hospitality experience of the future – for our guests, owners, and Team Members. Through innovative technology development and deployment, this team ensures Hilton has the technology needed to support our continued global growth while remaining at the forefront of hospitality technology innovation.
What will I be doing?
This Lead Software Engineer role is an outstanding opportunity to use your programming talents to validate cyber security task automation, enable fast response, provide control measurement and reporting, and improve investments in existing technology solutions through API integration. You will play an important role in developing and maintaining custom programs, tool integrations, improving methods for measuring controls, and finding new ways to improve Hilton’s security incident response capability.
More specifically, you will:
Develop software that permits measurement of configurations, performance, anomaly detection, and standards conformance.
Improve the development of tool integrations through product APIs.
Collaborate with Hilton Cloud architecture groups, and DevOps teams, to further develop information security automation systems.
Work to integrate, and further develop, Agile software development practices and adoption of CI/CD DevOps tools/processes (e.g., Bamboo, GitLab).
Build, manage, and maintain documentation in the form of architectural diagrams including system-level services, data flow, and networking.
Establish, improve, and apply secure coding practices including ongoing maintenance of secure code repositories, code error checking, and processes including static and dynamic code analysis.
Partner with other Global Information Security team members to review and ensure development and automation systems are secure.
Build and check resilient tasks that involve multiple moving parts.
What are we looking for?
We believe the success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:
An experienced C# developer with experience developing .NET backend applications for monitoring and managing IT infrastructure from a security perspective
Solid grasp of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience writing applications to collect bulk data using external tool/vendor API libraries
Strong SQL background with experience in database design, creation of tables and views, writing queries with complex joins, and development of automated reports
Strong problem-solving skills and written and verbal communication
A self-motivated individual who can work independently
Collaborative and interpersonal teammates who build positive relationships, exhibit tact, and earn trust
To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:
Seven (7) years of overall work experience in Technology or related field
Four (4) years of software development experience in a medium to large corporate environment
Three (3) years of experience developing C# applications, including multithreaded data processing
Solid grasp of working with Microsoft SQL Server and Entity Framework
Experience with automation of Windows Administration tasks using PowerShell/WMI and Active Directory
It would be useful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
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
Three (3) years of experience building applications for infrastructure monitoring, management, and automation
Two (2) years of experience integrating with and developing APIs using REST or GraphQL
Two (2) years of experience using LDAP tools and developing applications that integrate with Active Directory or LDAP
Two (2) years of experience developing reports and dashboards in Splunk
Two (2) years developing backend applications with languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Java
Two (2) years spent developing frontend applications with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React
Two (2) years of experience with additional database management and technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite RDBMS, and NoSQL environments
Two (2) years of experience with network security or system security development
One (1) year using DevOps tools and CI/CD toolchains such as Atlassian or GitLab
Experience with Data Analysis to estimate and validate the impact of system changes
CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP, or other relevant security or software engineering technical certification
What is it like working for Hilton?
The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. 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.
We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of their role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and our travel discount. The salary for this role varies by applicable and specialized experience and location (Colorado applicants: Please click here for additional information.). Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company. #LI-REMOTE
