Marriott

This is a temporary position.

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.

The pay range for this position is $47.35 to $84.09 per hour.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.0334 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

FLEX opportunities 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, 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.

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.

The application deadline for this position is 14 days after the date of this posting, June 18, 2025.

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.

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.