Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, and they are seeking a FLEX Associate Software Engineer – CDP to contribute to the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of their Real-Time Customer Data Platform. This role involves working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to assist with data integration, platform configuration, and ongoing operational support.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Digital Data Collection and Real-Time Personalization team to implement and maintain web event instrumentation that supports real-time use cases (personalization, audience qualification, measurement)
- Provide technical specifications and support validation of Adobe Launch (Tags) properties and deployments, including: rules, data elements, extensions, environments, publishing workflows
- Assist with implementing and validating Adobe Experience Platform Web SDK event payloads aligned to enterprise standards
- Support instrumentation patterns that allow low-latency decisioning and personalization, such as:
- Capturing user actions and context at the right time
- Ensuring events are sent early enough to support same/next-page experiences and avoid race conditions
- Partner with product teams to integrate data collection into feature releases, ensuring personalization requirements are met without harming performance
- Perform QA in lower environments and production validation using browser tools and platform debugging utilities
- Create and maintain lightweight automated checks or test scripts where appropriate (eg, validating network calls, payload structures, expected events)
- Build expertise in the Adobe ecosystem and internal standards through pairing, training, and hands-on delivery
- Identify opportunities to standardize and streamline implementation patterns (reusable rule templates, naming conventions)
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Web Development, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- 0 – 3 years of relevant experience in software engineering, data engineering, or a related technical field (including internships or academic projects)
- Foundational knowledge of REST APIs, JSON payloads, and programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Understanding of data structures, event-driven architectures, and real-time integration concepts
- Exposure to Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Adobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform, Adobe Launch (Tags), AEP Web/Mobile SDK, or comparable technologies
- Familiarity with digital personalization concepts and technologies, such as Adobe Target or similar personalization/testing tools
- Familiarity with privacy and consent concepts (GDPR/CCPA) and how consent affects data collection
- Basic SQL experience and data querying techniques
- Foundational knowledge of data modeling and ETL processes
- Demonstrated competency in writing technical specifications and/or technical documentation/runbook content
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic work environment
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Stock purchase plan
- Discounts at Marriott properties
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance plan
- Childcare discounts
- 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
- Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually (Washington Applicants Only)
- 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
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