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Full Stack Software Engineer II

Booking.com

Amsterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

Java
Python
Scala
Kotlin
JavaScript
React
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Docker
Kubernetes
GraphQL
Microfrontend Architecture
Server-Side Rendering
Single-Page Applications
Responsive Design
Unit And Integration Testing

Job Description

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we can empower everyone to experience the world.

We’re a truly global e-commerce company, with business operations in nearly every country and city on the planet. And we want to make it easy for everyone, anywhere in the world, to pay for their travel or do business with our platform – whenever and however it’s convenient for them.

Do you want to work on a software that impacts millions of customers around the world, solving some of the world's most sophisticated e-commerce challenges? We are looking for talented Full-Stack Engineers to join our Amsterdam HQ. 

We are looking for Full-Stack Engineers across multiple teams in our Business Units; Marketplace, ABU and Trips. 

More information on the different teams and business units can be found here.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Design and implement end-to-end product features in collaboration with UX Designers, Data scientists, and other Developers.
  • Evaluating customer needs and coming up with ideal solutions for it, assessing different languages (Perl, Java, Javascript, Python, etc), architecture and risks.
  • Rapidly developing next-generation scalable, flexible, and high-performance systems, with end-to-end ownership by monitoring and adjusting SLIs and SLOs.
  • Continuously learn and apply modern development methodologies and tools
  • Deploy and maintain software in production
  • Proactively propose improvement ideas to reduce technical debt and increase business impact of your team

Qualifications and Skills:  

  • 4+ years of experience in a relevant role, preferably in a commercial environment
  • Software development experience working with Java, Python, Scala, Kotlin and Javascript and React framework using modern tools and methodologies.
  • Demonstrable experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
  • Understanding of modern front end architecture principles and design practices: micro frontend architecture, SSR, SPA, responsive design, progressive enhancement, graceful degradation
  • Knowledge of GraphQL is a plusAbility to write high-performance, reusable code
  • Writing unit and integration tests for the codeExperience with data-driven product development: analytics, A/B testing, etc
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance: 

  • Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parental (22-weeks paid leave), grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
  • Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, working from home furniture and ergonomic support, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
  • A beautiful sustainable HQ Campus in Amsterdam, that offers on-site meals, coffee, and snacks, multi-faith and breastfeeding rooms at the office*
  • Commuting allowance and bike reimbursement scheme
  • Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products, upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3, and friends & family Booking.com discount vouchers
  • Free access to online learning platforms, development and mentorship programs
  • Global Employee Assistance Program, free Headspace membership

 

Inclusion at Booking.com: 

 

Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. 

 

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.” 

 

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

 

**This role does not come with relocation assistance, therefore candidates must be currently based in the Netherlands in order to be considered.


Key Skills

Java 

Python

Javascript

React
ReactJS


Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

Core Responsibilities

Design, build, deploy, and maintain end-to-end product features and scalable, high-performance systems in collaboration with designers, data scientists, and developers. Monitor and improve production services, apply modern development practices, and propose changes that reduce technical debt and increase business impact.

Requirements

Candidates need at least four years of relevant software development experience and experience with languages such as Java, Python, Scala, Kotlin, or JavaScript, as well as React and relational databases. The role also calls for knowledge of modern frontend architecture, reusable high-performance code, testing, and data-driven product development; Docker, Kubernetes, and GraphQL are advantageous.

Benefits

  • Annual Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Grandparent Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Care Leave
  • Hybrid Working
  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Work-From-Home Furniture And Ergonomic Support
  • Work From Abroad Up To 20 Days Per Year
  • On-Site Meals, Coffee, And Snacks
  • Commuting Allowance
  • Bike Reimbursement
  • Product Discounts And Wallet Credits
  • Genius Level 3 Upgrade
  • Friends And Family Discount Vouchers
  • Online Learning Platforms
  • Development And Mentorship Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Headspace Membership

About Booking.com

Industry: Software Development

Company size: 10,001+ employees

A career at Booking.com is all about the journey, helping you explore new challenges in a place where you can be your best self. With plenty of exciting twists, turns and opportunities along the way. We’ve always been pioneers, on a mission to shape the future of travel through cutting edge technology, to make it easier for everyone to enjoy amazing experiences wherever they go. Under a desert sky, or in the heart of a bustling city. Discovering the perfect hideaway, or the perfect paella. When you join us, you’ll be part of a community where taking a different path and trying something new is celebrated and supported. And where making a difference counts. We’re determined to make the world of travel more sustainable, more accessible, and more inclusive, to create a positive impact on a global scale. That’s why we’re always looking for people who search for better solutions, the ones eager to stray off the beaten path to find new ways of doing things. Because at Booking.com it’s more than a job, it’s a journey we’re on together.

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