Sr. Python Backend Developer

**LOCATION: 100% REMOTE – US Only** **FSLA STATUS: FULL\-TIME, EXEMPT** **ABOUT AVOYA** Avoya Travel is transforming how people plan and book vacations by connecting travelers with expert travel professionals through our innovative platform. We’re one of North America’s fastest‑growing travel companies, delivering exceptional service, exclusive offers, and memorable travel experiences. Our team shares a passion for exploration, service, and achieving remarkable results. We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible remote and hybrid work options, ongoing learning opportunities, and generous travel perks—all within a fun, supportive, and collaborative culture focused on wellness and work/life balance. We’re looking for talented individuals who thrive in innovative, team‑oriented environments to join our growing organization. **ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY** Avoya Travel is hiring a full‑time Sr. Python Backend Developer that plays a critical role in designing and building robust backend services and APIs using modern Python frameworks, working with our MS SQL databases and Azure cloud infrastructure. Experience leveraging AI to build intelligent web applications is highly valued. This role partners closely with product, frontend, data, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions that support business goals. The ideal candidate brings strong Python expertise, sound software engineering practices, and a collaborative mindset, with a focus on writing clean, secure, and maintainable code. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** * Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and FastAPI * Work with SQLModel and MS SQL Server databases to build efficient data layers * Integrate AI/ML capabilities into web\-based applications * Deploy and manage applications hosted on Microsoft Azure * Collaborate with frontend developers and cross\-functional teams to deliver features * Write clean, maintainable, well\-tested code following best practices * Participate in code reviews via Bitbucket and provide constructive feedback * Contribute to sprint planning and task management in Jira * Troubleshoot and optimize application performance * Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision\-making * Assist with other tasks and/or special projects as required **WHAT YOU BRING** * A minimum of (five) 5 years of professional experience in Python backend development * Experience with SQLModel, SQLAlchemy, or similar ORMs * Solid experience with MS SQL Server or other relational databases * Understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices * Experience with Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, or similar) * Familiarity with SDLC tooling: Jira, Bitbucket, Git workflows * Strong problem\-solving skills and attention to detail * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities * Ability to thrive in a fast\-paced, dynamic environment and drive changes