Full Stack Software Engineer

Position: Full Stack Software Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - Local Chicago candidates only; no relocation permitted)


Must have:
POSITION OVERVIEW
Hyatt is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join the Global Digital & Technology organization supporting innovative guest-facing and enterprise platforms. This role will focus on designing, developing, and supporting scalable cloud-native applications while collaborating closely with engineering, product, and UX teams within a fast-paced Agile environment.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design, develop, and support cloud-native applications using AWS, React, TypeScript, Node.js, and serverless technologies
• Build scalable front-end and back-end solutions utilizing modern development practices
• Support API development, cloud modernization initiatives, and application migration efforts
• Define infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes
• Participate in product planning and full lifecycle feature ownership
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to improve performance and user experience
MUST HAVE
• 5+ years of Full Stack software development experience
• Strong experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML/CSS, and API development
• Strong AWS serverless experience (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudFront, EventBridge, SQS)
• Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code experience
• CI/CD and DevOps experience (Git, Jenkins, GitLab, deployment pipelines)
• Docker/containerization experience
• Experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Must currently reside in the Chicago area• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, DevOps)
• Snowflake experience or certification
• Redshift or DB2 experience
• Dimensional modeling experience
• ECS/Fargate experience
• Serverless Framework experience
• Experience with DynamoDB
• Knowledge of event-driven and service-oriented architecture
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring experience
• Experience leading cloud migration initiatives
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Must currently reside in the Chicago area

REQUIRED SUBMISSION INFORMATION (MANDATORY)
Every candidate submission must include:
• Full LinkedIn profile (must include photo and recent activity)
• Three professional references (must be verifiable and current)
• Proof of current location (must confirm local residency requirement)
• Date of birth (required for client onboarding and identity verification)
• Confirmation that candidate is a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder only
• Confirmation that no relocation is required
• Verification that all submitted information is accurate and truthful
VIDEO DISCUSSION REQUIREMENT
At the time of submission, vendors must also:
• Send a calendar invite for a video discussion including the candidate and recruiter
• Coordinate directly with the candidate prior to submission to confirm availability
• Any time works - accommodations will be made around the candidate's schedule
• Submissions sent without a scheduled video discussion invite will not be reviewed
COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This is a highly compliant client environment. Any instance of:
• Misrepresentation of candidate information
• Fake or altered documentation
• Incomplete submission packages
• Failure to meet eligibility requirements
• Proxy interviews or substitute candidates