We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to join the HQ Automation division and our AI/LLM Team, which focuses on developing automation solutions to improve the efficiency of our Customer Service teams using modern technologies.
The AI/LLM Team develops solutions on top of our CRM/ERP platform, contributes to building AI/LLM models, develops its own services, and extends the functionality of the Camunda orchestration platform to achieve its goals.
Our CRM/ERP platform is built with Python (Django/Aiohttp/RQ). The primary database is PostgreSQL, while Elasticsearch is used for fast search across system objects. The frontend is built with React.js, and Camunda runs on-premises on our own infrastructure.
Join us to work with a great team on developing and implementing effective and exciting solutions using modern technologies, helping provide people around the world with the best possible travel experience — and getting plenty of positive feedback along the way!
Key Responsibilities of a Senior Developer:- Backend development of the CRM/ERP product using Python, primarily with the Django framework;
- Working with Camunda, including supporting its infrastructure;
- Integrating with LLM models and developing and maintaining services for working with them;
- Designing service architecture, making technical decisions, decomposing and estimating tasks, and participating in the Code Review process;
- Consulting with System Analysis, QA, and Technical Support teams;
- Managing development projects within the stream and coordinating team resources to achieve project goals.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, including experience in a Senior Developer role.
Must-have:
- 5+ years of Python development experience with Django or FastAPI;
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and the ability to write raw SQL queries;
- Experience designing APIs and integrations;
- Experience working with high-load systems and large databases;
- Good understanding of GitFlow and CI/CD processes, including Docker and Kubernetes;
- English proficiency at B1 (Intermediate) or above, including spoken English.
Nice to have:
- Experience working with Camunda and pyzeebe;
- Experience working with AI/LLM models and an understanding of how they work.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules and opportunity to work remotely.
- Ambitious and supportive team who love what they do, appreciate each other, and grow together.
- Internal programs for adaptation and training, development of soft skills, and leadership abilities.
- Partial compensation for participating in external training and conferences.
- Corporate English school: Group and individual lessons, speaking clubs with colleagues from all over the world.
- Corporate prices on hotels and travel services.
- MyTime Day Off - an extra non-working day without loss of compensation.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, including experience in a Senior Developer role
- 5+ years of Python development experience with Django or FastAPI
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL and ability to write raw SQL queries
- Experience designing APIs and integrations
- Experience working with high-load systems and large databases
- Understanding of GitFlow and CI/CD processes, including Docker and Kubernetes
- English proficiency at B1 Intermediate level or above, including spoken English
- Experience working with Camunda and pyzeebe
- Experience working with AI/LLM models and understanding how they work
Emerging Travel Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerging Travel Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerging Travel Group.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Remote-first arrangements and flexible schedules are highlighted across brands, and corporate prices on hotels and other travel services provide an industry-specific perk. Learning supports such as a corporate English school and partial reimbursement for courses and conferences complement the lifestyle-oriented package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — An extra paid “MyTime Day Off” once per quarter is described to support work–life balance. Generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays are also referenced on third‑party listings.
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Healthcare Strength — In the U.S., health insurance with HSA options is described as available for some employees.
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What We Do
Emerging Travel is an online travel group based in Delaware, USA. The company operates brands RateHawk, ZenHotels and RoundTrip in 180+ source markets. Our products help customers select and book all types of accommodation from over 1.7 m options in 220 countries. Our goal is to enable customers to plan all aspects of travel for work and for pleasure. Emerging Travel Group has been founded in 2010, and today employs more than 1 200 people across Europe, CIS, Middle East, and South Africa in roles ranging from product and business development to specialized multilingual customer support for all our customers, whether they are trade partners or individuals simply booking their hotels online. Our mission is to enrich everyone’s travel experience around the world through cutting edge technology and excellent customer service.
