Choice Hotels is looking for a Sr. Manager, Software Engineering to lead and mentor high-performing engineering teams to deliver seamless data and integration capabilities that empower hotel operators to make smarter decisions, streamline operations, and unlock real-time value for thousands of properties across the Choice Hotels ecosystem and beyond.
Requirements
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or similar cloud platforms.
- Proven track record in designing and operating data platforms using AWS-native services such as Amazon Redshift, Glue, EMR, Athena, Lake Formation, Kinesis, Lambda, and S3.
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or applications, especially in the context of intelligent automation or predictive analytics.
- Experience working with data warehouses, analytics platforms, or big data ecosystems.
- Proficiency with tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms to support reporting, dashboards, and business insights.
- Subject matter expertise in areas such as Java, web UI, middleware, NoSQL, and distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead High-Impact Engineering Teams - Step into a leadership role where you’ll shape and inspire high-performing software teams, directly influencing the future of our technology landscape.
- Deliver Scalable, Customer-Centric Solutions - Drive the development of innovative, scalable software that powers real-world hospitality operations; your work will touch thousands of businesses and millions of guests.
- Champion AI, DevOps and Cloud Innovation - You’ll lead initiatives that integrate AI into our products and accelerate delivery through automation and CI/CD excellence.
- Own a Strategic Domain - Take full ownership of a strategic technology domain that encompasses Data Platform and External Integrations.
- Elevate Engineering Excellence - Lead the charge in reducing tech debt, improving system performance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across teams.
- Collaborate Across the Business - Work shoulder-to-shoulder with product, architecture, and business leaders to align technology with strategic goals; your voice will shape the roadmap.
- Ensure Operational Resilience - Own the reliability of mission-critical systems.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in related field required or equivalent experience.
- At least 10 years’ experience in software engineering and 3 years’ experience leading people in an engineering environment.
- Demonstrated success leading software engineering teams, including mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with product managers, architects, QA, and business stakeholders.
- Track record of hiring, developing, and retaining top engineering talent in a high-performance culture.
