Senior Lead Platform Engineer

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***This role can be located in Dallas, TX, McLean, VA, Memphis, TN or can be 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?

The Senior Lead Platform Engineer will help lead our organization’s infrastructure deployment to the public cloud. The candidate will be responsible for leading day-to-day network direction of the cloud architecture team, building automation processes, and engaging with teams using cloud technologies.

More specifically, you will:

Develop and deliver innovative and high-quality solutions for public cloud initiatives

Consult with various teams across the enterprise to ensure the proper architectures are in place for teams migrating to the cloud

What are we looking for?

We believe success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

Good hands-on and relevant and active engagement with the AWS components

Proven experience with Terraform and Shell scripts

Experience deploying cloud-based data analytics platforms

Strong System Administration Skills in both Microsoft and Linux Environments

Hands-on exposure with Agile processes

Experience with Automation Frameworks

Solid grasp of technology design patterns

Passion and knowledge of building products accessible to everyone, regardless of the platform

A track record of managing innovation, developing and applying creative solutions to business problems, anticipating situations and needs, and finding flexible answers to new situations

Communication skills for motivating, persuading, and challenging business objectives to drive high-performance solutions meeting customer needs

A strong team leader and good interpersonal skills that can develop, demonstrate, and promote excellence in a team environment

To fulfill this role successfully, the candidate should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

Seven (7) years of professional experience within technology or a related field

Five (5) years of experience managing large scalable AWS software environments

Four (4) years of software/platform design and implementation experience

Strong experience with Linux/Unix administration

Direct experience with Ansible and Terraform

Business travel up to 15%

It would be helpful in this position for the candidate to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate’s Degree with six (6 ) years of Technology related experience, or High School Degree/GED with twelve (12 ) years of Technology related experience

Experience automating manual processes in a large-scale environment

Relational Database experience with on-premise and cloud solutions

What is it like working for Hilton?

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton (https://www.hilton.com/en/): a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/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 (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/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 (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/diversity-home2) environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/blog) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hiltoncareers/) 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, access to our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) where you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount, 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 (California, Colorado, New York City, and Washington applicants: Please click here (https://bit.ly/3EyQS0a) 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

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Job: Infrastructure Engineering

Title: Senior Lead Platform Engineer

Location: null

Requisition ID: COR013FN

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Company info

Hilton Worldwide
Website : http://www.hiltonworldwide.com