Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Software Engineer 1 in the Data Domain. The Data Domain is the team that collects data from all sources of data both internal and External and builds Datawarehouse solution. We own the ingestions and creation of views and data marts which will be used by our Analytics team, data scientists, and business for creating analytics reports and dashboards. As a key member of our Data Domain, you will work on our framework to build Data pipeline and build ETL jobs for inbound and outbound data flow.

Are you enthusiastic about working on a Big Data platform? We invite you to apply today for our Software Engineer 1 role today and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

+ Focus on growing as a software engineer - learning existing tools, resources, and processes

+ Develop your productivity skills by learning source control, editors, the build pipeline, and other tools, as well as testing best practices

+ Tackle well-defined tasks, commit, and deliver with the guidance of Senior developers as a part of a Scrum team during each sprint

+ Develop your knowledge of a single component of our software architecture and branch out into other areas as your grow as a software engineer

+ Work hard / Play hard; You take your commitments seriously and deliver as a member of a collaborative team

+ Live Choice's core values: Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious, Show Integrity

+ Embrace Change and adapt to new technologies quickly

+ Graciously accept feedback and learn from everything you do

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

+ Bachelor's degree in related field, one to two years Java/Data experience or Internship/Training

+ Spring or similar MVC framework.

+ Knowledge on AWS Services like S3, Redshift, Lambda, Glue, EC2

+ Knowledge on SQL, BigData concepts, Spark, Kafka

+ Source control. Subversion and/or GIT.

+ Understanding knowledge of the software development lifecycle: design, functional and technical requirements, coding, debugging, testing, release, and operational support.

+ Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies, Service Oriented Architecture and object-oriented programming methodologies.

+ Knowledge of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes and testing.

+ Exceptional verbal, written and listening communication skills

+ Exceptional interpersonal skills and demeanor

+ Proficient in the use of MS Office suite, including familiarity with Visio

+ Above all else, the desire and ability to learn quickly

+ Demonstrates key competencies to include Cultivates Innovation, Nimble Learning and Drives Results

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Software Engineering Manager. You will have 4 peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.

Your Work Location

As our Software Engineer 1, you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art technology hub in Scottsdale, AZ. In October 2021, Choice opened a newly constructed world class technology center.

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories, with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves – the underdog, the dreamer, the entrepreneur – because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today – for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard, and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our more than 18,000 franchise owners, which propels us forward – giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

*** PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship ***

Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.