Software Engineer 1, Mobile Apps - Kotlin exposure required
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 24, 2026. Choice Hotels scores B on the Alion truth index.
** This role is not eligible for sponsorship AND is four days onsite hybrid at our N. Scottsdale office **
Who are we looking for?
Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Software Engineer 1 in the Digital Experience Domain. The Digital Experience Domain is the team that aims to build and operate best-in-class hospitality digital products which enables elegant experiences for our guests wherever their journey takes them. As a key member of our domain, you will enhance and support Choice Native Mobile Apps in a fast-paced environment.
Are you analytical, proficient in mobile app development, Java or Swift or Kotlin and knowledgeable in AWS environments? We invite you to apply today for our Software Engineer 1 role today and #MakeItYourChoice.
Your Responsibilities
- Writes clean and maintainable code to fulfill requirements set forth by business partners and stakeholders.
- Demonstrates the ability to contribute to a software engineering team.
- Communicates effectively with Product, Design, Analytics, etc. as necessary.
- Delivers complex code to QA that they believe to be well thought out and bug free.
- Contributes frequently to sprint demo reviews and retrospectives.
Your Experience, Skills & Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
- 1+ years with Unix/Linux and one of the many shells.
- 1+ years using source control. (GIT preferred)
- 1+ years writing mobile app code using Java, Swift, Kotlin
- Writes own unit tests (Junit or Expresso)
- Desirable skills include experience with Android Architecture Components, app release processes, Agile methodologies, continuous integration tools (Gradle, Jenkins), and UI/UX design.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor.
- Excellent knowledge of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
Your Team
This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Digital Experience Domain You will have 5-6 peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.
**This role is not eligible for sponsorship **
Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
- Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
- Employee recognition programs
- Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide
About Choice
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves - the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur - because that’s who we are, too.
At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today - for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward - giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.
Our corporate office locations:
North Bethesda, MD - Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.
Scottsdale, AZ - Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.
Minneapolis, MN - Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.
Field/Remote - Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.
Choice’s Cultural Values
Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity
Choice’s Leadership Principles
Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver