FLEX Senior Manager, PySpark Developer

This is a temporary position. The assignment duration is through September 10, 2027. JOB SUMMARY Marriott has an exciting opportunity for a FLEX Senior Manager, PySpark Developer. This role is part of the team focused on deploying new and emerging capabilities to our next generation cloud-based HR, Payroll, analytics, and machine learning platforms. Appropriate candidates have a passion for emerging technologies with a vision for building sustainable and scalable products and a strong drive for success. In this role you will function as a technical expert on ETL capabilities for HR and Payroll Products. You will perform research, analysis, design, and development using Apache Spark ETL. You will set technical standards and develop reusable frameworks to ensure secure, consistent, and efficient creation of ETL capabilities and products. You will assume technical ownership of Service Provider deliverables and lead their technical resources to ensure deliverables are of high quality, follow our technical standards & best practices and perform at scale. In addition, you will research emerging technologies that will provide future capabilities as well as seek solutions for complex technical issues. You will make decisions on complex, non-routine requests to support analytics based decisioning by Marriott business teams.

CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/certification 7+ years of experience using Apache Spark with Python i.e., PySpark 7+ years’ experience in information technology application development and support in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI etc.) In-depth knowledge of SQL and database systems Experience in building ETL solutions Strong understanding of distributed computing and parallel processing Experience with data processing frameworks like Hadoop and Spark Hands on experience with Python or Scala Familiarity with SFTP Ability to listen and understand business requirements, ask questions, and translate the requirements into design documents Ability to elicit, organize and document detailed and comprehensive technical, and non-functional requirements Experience in developing test plans, test scripts, and managing unit, system, regression, and user acceptance testing Ability to troubleshoot technical issues across platforms and follow through to a resolution Ability to work independently, identifying and driving required tasks to completion in a timely manner Proven ability to support all aspects of large, complex applications with multiple stakeholders Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple support requests while working on time sensitive projects and upgrades Experience in waterfall and/or agile software methodologies

Preferred

Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Data Flow and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure AI Data Platform Knowledge of related Oracle applications like Oracle Data Integrator and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure PaaS. Experience with BI reports Oracle Global Human Resources Cloud Implementation certification Additional preference for Oracle certifications in any of the following cloud products: OCI, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Absence Management, Talent Management, Learning or Recruiting Cloud. Strong understanding of Oracle HCM Cloud Global HR product capabilities, Business Objects, Business Object Relationships, seeded processes and system dependencies. Technology leadership experience in an outsourced or internally managed environment 6-10 years’ domain experience relevant to supported business function; Industry and competitive landscape knowledge.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Technical Leadership

Identifies opportunities to enhance the service delivery processes. Trains and/or mentors other team members, and peers as appropriate

Delivering Technology

Supports existing applications and large projects. Facilitates achievement of expected