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Senior Software Engineer - Python Developer
- Marriott (Bethesda, MD)
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Additional Information
**Job Number** 25167379
**Job Category** Information Technology
**Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marriott%20International%20HQ%2C%207750%20Wisconsin%20Avenue%2C%20Bethesda%2C%20Maryland%2C%20United%20States%2C%2020814)
**Schedule** Full 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 (https://life.marriott.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/benefitsoverviewp\_2025edits\_8.19.25.pdf) 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.
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