Senior Software Engineer – Python Developer

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Job Number

Job CategoryInformation Technology

LocationMarriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?Y

Position Type Management

Pay Range: $98,400-$174,900 Annually

Bonus Eligible: Y

Expiration Date: 10/21/2025

If you're looking to build leading technology that enables the future of global travel while transforming your career – step out of the status quo and join Global Technology at Marriott International.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're seeking an exceptional Senior Python Developer to join our innovative 6-person team building Marriott's next-generation Internal Developer Portal. This greenfield project serves as the single pane of glass for application teams across our Fortune 500 organization, revolutionizing how we provision environments, manage access, and ship products at scale.

As a senior member of our team, you'll have significant influence on the technical direction and architecture of a platform that will transform how thousands of developers work. This is a rare opportunity to shape enterprise-scale platform engineering from the ground up.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Design and Build APIs: Create robust, scalable RESTful APIs using FastAPI and Python best practices to power our developer portal's core functionality

Drive Automation: Develop Python-based automation scripts and workflows that eliminate manual processes and accelerate development velocity across the organization

AI Integration: Implement cutting-edge AI integrations and intelligent features that enhance the developer experience and provide smart insights

Platform Architecture: Collaborate on architectural decisions for a platform handling environment provisioning, access management, application information, and environment management at enterprise scale

Cloud Infrastructure: Leverage AWS services to build resilient, performant solutions

Mentorship: Guide and mentor team members, sharing your expertise to elevate the entire team's capabilities

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with frontend engineers, DevOps, and stakeholder teams to deliver end-to-end platform features

Innovation: As an early team member on a new product, you'll have the freedom to experiment with new technologies and approaches

WHAT YOU BRING

Required:

7+ years of software development experience with strong Python expertise

Proven track record building production RESTful APIs, preferably with FastAPI

Deep understanding of Python best practices, design patterns, and ecosystem tools

Experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture

Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, DocumentDB/MongoDB, and Redis

Excellence in writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code

Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)

Self-motivated problem solver who thrives in greenfield development

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in small, agile teams

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Preferred:

Platform engineering or developer portal experience

AI/ML integration experience and familiarity with AI agent development

Frontend development skills (React, Vite)

Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform)

AWS certifications

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Background in building tools that developers love

HOW WE WORK

Small, agile team using Kanban within a SAFe framework

Flexible work arrangements - remote, hybrid, or on-site options available

Quarterly travel (3-4 days) for PI Planning sessions - a great opportunity to connect with the broader team

Focus on new development with some production support

Culture of innovation, learning, and technical excellence

WHY MARRIOTT?

Beyond the opportunity to impact how a Fortune 500 company builds technology, Marriott offers:

Work on technology that powers experiences for millions of travelers worldwide

Comprehensive benefits package

Global travel perks and discounts at Marriott properties worldwide - perfect for those who love to travel

Career growth opportunities in a company that values internal mobility

Be part of a company consistently recognized as a great place to work

Ready to transform how enterprise software is built while enjoying the perks of the travel industry? Join us in creating the future of developer productivity at Marriott International.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.

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.

Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.