Senior GenAI Platform Backend Engineer

Expedia, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 171,500 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Travel discounts

Job summary

A leading global travel technology company is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the GenAI Platform team in Chicago. This role involves designing and building Python/FastAPI backend services, integrating AI-driven solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, have 8+ years of experience in backend development, and proficiency in Python and cloud environments like AWS. Competitive compensation with a range up to $240,000 annually with potential increases based on performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in backend services and APIs.
• Proven proficiency in Python with production-grade web services.
• Experience in public or hybrid cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate Python/FastAPI backend services.
• Implement clean, maintainable code with modern practices.
• Integrate services with LLM providers and data stores.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

API design

System design

Data modeling

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Job description

A leading global travel technology company is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the GenAI Platform team in Chicago. This role involves designing and building Python/FastAPI backend services, integrating AI-driven solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, have 8+ years of experience in backend development, and proficiency in Python and cloud environments like AWS. Competitive compensation with a range up to $240,000 annually with potential increases based on performance.