Senior Full Stack Engineer

DescriptionQual Call notes Project Overview

• Supporting Hyatt Finance business teams that perform hotel feasibility studies for acquisitions and new property development.
• Application compares potential properties using metrics such as ADR, revenue per room, property size, profitability, and other financial factors.
• Current MVP is being built by a vendor.
• Hyatt is building an internal team to take ownership after the vendor transition.
• Role is focused on supporting, enhancing, and evolving the application long-term, not just building an MVP.
• Future phases include automation, AI capabilities, and additional functionality.

Technical Requirements

• Strong React, TypeScript, and JavaScript experience.
• Strong backend development experience with Node.js and APIs.
• Must be a true full stack engineer, not heavily frontend-only or backend-only.
• Cloud database experience is important.
• Snowflake is highly desirable but not mandatory.
• Docker/containerization experience is viewed positively.
• Resume should clearly reflect hands-on experience with the core tech stack.

What SJ is Looking For

• Small team environment with only 2-3 engineers plus a Product Manager.
• Candidate must be productive immediately with minimal handholding.
• Looking for self-driven, self-sufficient engineers who can own work independently.
• Wants engineers who can drive deliverables, solve problems, and make decisions on their own.
• Strong preference for candidates who can demonstrate ownership of applications or major features.

Business & Communication Expectations

• Communication is a major evaluation criterion.
• Engineers will interact directly with business users regularly.
• Candidate must be comfortable leading discussions, demos, standups, and requirement conversations.
• Must be able to explain technical solutions in business terms.
• Hospitality experience is preferred because it shortens the learning curve.
• Finance-related application experience is a plus given the nature of the project.

Interview Focus

• What they built
• Why they built it
• Challenges they faced
• Their thought process
• Business impact and outcomes
• Real-world development scenarios
• Team is looking for authentic project ownership and deep understanding of prior work.

PURPOSE:

Hyatt is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer joining the Global Digital and Technology organization, working on new, innovative systems for Hyatt Guests and colleagues. This individual will work closely with back-end services teams, front-end designers, and product management to create scalable applications on the web. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, this individual takes a direct hand in the performance of the team while remaining directly involved with development efforts. The team also collaborates with the Operations team to build infrastructure and care for Hyatt.com and associated properties in production, as Tier 3 support. They apply DevOps tools and culture to deliver software to production early and often, with highly automated and reliable procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, Develop and Operate Full Stack Cloud Solutions and Services in an AWS Cloud Environment using a serverless-first and managed-service-first approach (React, TypeScript, AWS Lambda, NodeJS, Serverless Framework).
• Write Clean, maintainable and efficient code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Develop UI interfaces with React (hooks, functional components, context) with strong command of component composition, state management patterns, and render lifecycle.
• Define application infrastructure using an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) approach, primarily with Terraform.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the development lifecycle, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Lead technical discussions to share knowledge and build consensus among engineers to develop the best possible solutions.
• Maintain DevOps processes and deployment pipelines to support the implementation and release of applications and new features.
• Support system migrations to the cloud by refactoring legacy systems and modernizing applications or integration services using cloud-native architectures and solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and UX designers to align engineering efforts with business goals and user needs.
• Participate in product planning and roadmap discussions, contributing technical insights to influence product direction.
• Take ownership of end-to-end feature development — from ideation and prototyping to deployment and continuous improvement.
• Leverage analytics and user feedback to iterate on features and improve the overall product experience.
• Mentor engineering team members in technical decision-making, code reviews, and adherence to engineering practices and standards.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive team culture while demonstrating a strong commitment to Hyatt’s core values.
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills –

• 8+ years of experience architecting and developing full-stack solutions, with hands-on use of software build and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines).
• 8+ years of experience in application and backend API development using object-oriented programming (Java, Go, TypeScript/JavaScript).
• 8+ years of web application development experience (HTML, CSS, React, Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of AWS serverless solutions (AWS…S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, Lambda, SQS, EventBridge).
• Experience working with cloud database services (DynamoDB, Snowflake).
• Experience with containerization (Snowpark Container Services, Docker, AWS ECS/Fargate).
• Experience with cloud build and deployment tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools and frameworks, such as Serverless Framework, AWS CloudFormation, and Terraform.
• Base understanding of cloud services and infrastructure in AWS.
• Knowledge of event-driven and service-oriented architectures.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and tools.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skill
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency in relational databases (Snowflake, DB2, Redshift, etc), database concepts and dimensional modeling

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or equivalent education
• Candidates with strong experience in lieu of a formal degree are encouraged to apply

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• AWS Certification (AWS Solution Architect Associate, AWS Developer, AWS DevOps)
• Snowflake Certification (nice to have)Skillsnode.js, react js, microservices, api, Snowflake Snowpark, dockerTop Skills Detailsnode.js,react js,microservices,api,Snowflake Snowpark,dockerAdditional Skills & QualificationsPREFERRED SKILLS:
• Proficiency in relational databases (Snowflake, DB2, Redshift, etc), database concepts and dimensional modeling

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or equivalent education
• Candidates with strong experience in lieu of a formal degree are encouraged to apply

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• AWS Certification (AWS Solution Architect Associate, AWS Developer, AWS DevOps)
• Snowflake Certification (nice to have)Experience LevelExpert LevelJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Job SummaryJob number: JP-006206740Profession: Developer