Senior Software Engineer II [T500-19729]

About Marriott:

Marriott Tech Accelerator is part of Marriott International, a global leader in hospitality. Marriott International, Inc. is a leading American multinational company that operates a vast array of lodging brands, including hotels and residential properties. It consists of over 30 well-known brands and nearly 8,900 properties situated in 141 countries and territories.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and Build APIs

  : Create robust, scalable RESTful APIs using Fast API 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

Skill and Experience:

• 6+ years of software development experience with strong Python expertise
• Proven track record building production RESTful APIs, preferably with Fast API
• Deep understanding of Python best practices, design patterns, and ecosystem tools
• Experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, Document DB / 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

Education and Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent experience/certification