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Software Engineer

Latin America's leading travel platform company focused on creating the best travel experiences through technology.
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Travel

Job Description

Despegar, Latin America's leading travel platform, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on Front-End development to join their Accommodations team. The role combines technical expertise with business impact, requiring 5+ years of Front-End development experience. The position involves working with Angular and potentially Java/Scala backend technologies, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality travel solutions.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end solution design and implementation, with a primary focus on Front-End development. They will be expected to take ownership of their code from design to production, participate in architectural decisions, and drive best practices within the team. The role requires someone who can balance technical excellence with business understanding, contributing to both feature development and system reliability.

Despegar offers a unique opportunity to work in a technologically advanced environment while contributing to Latin America's largest travel platform. The company culture emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, and personal growth. They provide a collaborative environment where professionals can develop their careers while working on challenging projects that impact millions of travelers.

The position offers hybrid work arrangements and the chance to work with modern technologies including Angular, Java, Scala, and MongoDB. The team focuses on creating high-quality, scalable solutions while maintaining a strong emphasis on user experience and business value. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior developer looking to make a significant impact in the travel technology sector.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer

  • Design and implement end-to-end solutions with focus on Front-End development (using Angular)
  • Actively participate in technical and architectural decisions
  • Take ownership of developed software from design to production
  • Collaborate closely with product, design and other technical teams
  • Drive development best practices and promote continuous improvement culture
  • Understand business context and team objectives
  • Participate in incident management and post-mortem analysis

Requirements For Software Engineer

Java
MongoDB
  • 5+ years of solid Front-End development experience
  • Experience working in full stack teams and collaborating with APIs
  • Strong technical judgment and quality orientation
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new priorities and functional contexts
  • Good communication skills, collaboration and business orientation
  • Knowledge of backend with Scala or Java (nice to have)
  • Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases (nice to have)
  • Experience with shared components or libraries (nice to have)
  • Familiarity with observability tools (nice to have)

Benefits For Software Engineer

  • Career development opportunities
  • Work in a competitive and challenging environment
  • Be part of an industry-expert company
  • Join a team of professionals passionate about technology and travel

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