Best Western

Senior IT Engineer - Distribution AP - Hybrid AZ

Best Western$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • 5 years of progressive web services application development experience.
  • Expertise in Java programming and hands-on experience with AWS.
  • Understanding of database objects in Postgres and PCI compliance familiarity.
  • Experience in requirements gathering, system analysis, and application migration.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain critical web services using complex programming techniques.
  • Analyze user requirements and implement solutions using Agile methodologies.
  • Monitor and enhance system efficiency and reliability across diverse technologies.
  • Develop proactive monitoring strategies for critical business services.
  • Translate user requirements into effective IT solutions.
  • Update and maintain product documentation and system configurations.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplined IT teams to meet project objectives.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage starting from day one.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave accrual begins immediately.
  • Company holidays and personal holidays are provided.
  • 401K plan with company contribution and match in the U.S.
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with contributions in Canada.
  • Employee and hotel discounts available.
  • Free health and financial wellness programs offered.
  • Tuition reimbursement support for further education.
Full Job Description

Job Purpose

Join our global team as a partner in Technology Management. The Senior IT Engineer – Distribution API is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting mission-critical distribution and web service solutions that enable reliable connectivity between business systems, partners, and customers. This role leverages expertise in Java, AWS, API development, cloud technologies, and database management to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing applications that support business objectives. The position serves as a technical leader by driving system enhancements, ensuring operational excellence, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative technology solutions that improve efficiency, reliability, and customer value.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for developing cost effective information technology solutions by analyzing, designing, programming, monitoring, and installing complex software systems and services.

Specific duties include the following:

  • Create, enhance, evaluate and maintain mission critical web services, performing the full range of more complex programming duties.
  • Analyze, design, code, debug, test, document and implement programs in approved languages using proven SDLC best practices and Agile methodologies.
  • Increase system efficiency and reliability by handling more complex tasks and activities encompassing diverse technologies.
  • Develop and implement proactive monitoring of critical business services during design and development, as well as post implementation, to ensure high service availability.
  • Deliver system enhancements by planning, recommending, and using innovative technologies to lower operating costs, deliver increased value to business clients and support business strategy.
  • Meet business needs by translating user requirements into solutions.
  • Maintain and enhance product documentation including keeping design documents, system configurations, and relevant Operations support documents current.
  • Maintain working understanding of client business functions and monitor industry trends.
  • Participate in IT projects and coordinate with other multi-disciplined IT teams to achieve business objectives; coordinate project team activities and assist in monitoring project schedules and costs; and provide work direction to or mentor less experienced team members.
  • Interface with vendors to resolve issues.
  • Maintain technical currency by reviewing trade publications, researching technical documentation and pursuing training relevant to Company operating environments.
  • Will work with a variety of tools and technologies including: Java, J2EE, AWS, Github, Oracle PL/SQL Developer, Postgres SQL, MongoDB, Eclipse IDE, intelliJ, Visual Studio, Jenkins, Terraform, Find Bugs, J-unit, Maven, Payara, Soap/RESTful Web Services, StepFunctions, CDK integration and JPA, EC2, as well as Linux, Windows and UNIX platforms.
  • Other tools and technologies to be used include Source Code management tools (Bitbucket, GIT, Nexus, AWS CodeBuild Pipeline), change management processes and tools (Cherwell), JIRA tools and Sonarqube.

Preferred Experience and Education

  • Bachelors degree in computer science or related technology field plus 5 years post baccalaureate, progressive web services application development experience including:
  • Requirements gathering and analysis
  • System analysis and design
  • Java programming
  • Application migration
  • Hands on work with AWS, REST, Eclipse, GIT, Maven, Payara, and SonarQube
  • Postgres (comprehensive understanding of database objects)
  • PCI compliance

Work Location and Schedule

  • This is a hybrid position, requiring onsite presence Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at our Global Operations Center, with the option to work remote on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This hybrid model fosters intentional collaboration, teamwork, connection, and productivity, while still providing flexibility and work life balance.The office address is 20400 N 29th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85027.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits Summaryfor Full-Time Employees

Medical/Dental/Vision available day one

Vacation/Sick- accruals start day one

Paid company holidays and personalholidays to celebrate whats important to you

401K - company contribution and match (U.S.)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) 6 company contribution and match (Canada)

Employee discounts/hotel discounts

Free financial and health wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

About Best Western

Best Western International, Inc. is a hotel chain with over 4,700 hotels in over 100 countries. The chain, with its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, operates 17 brands of hotels, each suited to different market segments. Best Western has a long history dating back to 1946 when it was founded by M.K. Guertin. The company has grown to become one of the largest hotel chains in the world. Best Western is known for its commitment to providing quality accommodations and exceptional customer service. The company has won numerous awards for its hotels and its loyalty program, Best Western Rewards.
Learn more about Best Western
Size
4,381 employees
Market Cap
$45.2 million
Industry
Net Income
-$2 billion
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$31.8 billion
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