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FLEX Senior Platform Engineer

Marriott International HQ
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This is a temporary position. 

Job Summary 

Marriott International is looking for a motivated and innovative senior platform engineer to support the automation and management of our cloud infrastructure platform. This is an opportunity for an engineer with strong expertise in infrastructure as code (Terraform), DevOps, cloud technologies (AWS), and infrastructure automation to grow their skills in a collaborative, enterprise-scale environment. 
 
In this role, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable infrastructure modules and patterns, support cloud database platform engineering, and help drive automation. You’ll work closely with architects, application developers who rely on our infrastructure, and other platform teams, taking ownership of your deliverables and communicating effectively to ensure alignment and success. 

Key Responsibilities 

Infrastructure Automation & Support 

  • Assist in developing and maintaining Terraform modules for cloud infrastructure provisioning. 

  • Design and implement new automations and modules based on stakeholder requirements  

  • Drive operational maturity within the infrastructure automation platform 

Platform Operations 

  • Deliver automation to support self-service infrastructure provisioning and ongoing operations to be used by app dev and platform engineering teams within Marriott 

  • Troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous improvement of platform stability through initiatives like release test automation for infrastructure modules and observability 

Communication & Collaboration 

  • Work closely with application teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions. 

  • Communicate clearly and proactively, providing updates, documentation, and support as needed. 

Learning & Growth 

  • Take initiative to learn new tools and technologies, especially in areas like observability (Dynatrace) and policy as code (OPA, OSCAL) 

 

 

  • Contribute to documentation, diagrams, and knowledge sharing to support team success. 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 

  • 6+ years of experience in an engineering role emphasizing infrastructure as code (Terraform), devops, and platform automation

  • Strong experience with: 

  • Terraform (3-5 years of experience) 

  • DevOps automation tools and strategies (eg: Harness) 

  • Scripting languages (e.g., Python) 

  • Cloud platforms (AWS) 

  • Database as a Service technologies (Couchbase and AWS DBaaS Products) 

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

  • Ability to interface with users both in the context of providing support and collecting requirements 

  • Growth-first mindset characterized by a willingness to learn and step out of comfort zone in terms of skillset 

  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver high-quality results. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in policy as code frameworks (e.g., OPA, Sentinel). 

  • Experience working with observability tools like Dynatrace 

  • Experience in Go 

  • Experience developing in and using Harness pipelines 

  • Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments. 

 


 

 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. 

All locations offer 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.  Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, and paid parental leave. 

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually. 

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected.  Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.