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Senior Backend Software Engineer

GetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences, allowing travelers to discover and book the best activities and attractions worldwide.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
6+ years of experience
Travel · E-Commerce

Job Description

GetYourGuide, the global leader in travel experiences marketplace, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Berlin team. As part of their 800+ strong global team, you'll work on technology that shapes the travel experiences category worldwide.

You'll be part of cross-functional mission teams alongside engineers, designers, and analysts, working on critical systems that enable millions of travelers to book unforgettable experiences. The role involves developing sophisticated solutions using technologies like Java, Spring Boot, Vue.js, TypeScript, and Kubernetes.

Your responsibilities will include designing scalable solutions, maintaining high-quality standards, mentoring team members, and contributing to the team's long-term strategy. You'll work on everything from developing search algorithms to building fintech infrastructure for customer payments.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of software development experience, strong expertise in web application development, and proficiency in Java or TypeScript. You should be passionate about clean code, customer-centric in your approach, and excellent at communicating technical concepts.

GetYourGuide offers a compelling benefits package including stock options, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities. Based in Berlin, you'll be part of a company that has facilitated over 150 million tour bookings and continues to grow globally with 17 offices worldwide.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact in the travel tech industry while working with cutting-edge technologies and a talented, diverse team. The company values work-life balance, offering hybrid work options and comprehensive benefits to support both professional and personal growth.

Last updated 4 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Software Engineer

  • Work with engineers, designers and analysts
  • Design, launch and iterate on A/B experiments
  • Maintain high quality standards and improve code base, systems and processes
  • Design and develop efficient scalable solutions
  • Mentor other team members and be involved with hiring
  • Contribute to the team's roadmap and long term strategy

Requirements For Senior Backend Software Engineer

Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
PHP
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
Redis
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • Expertise in web application development using component based frameworks
  • High proficiency in Java or TypeScript
  • Experience designing architecture and deployment of web applications & services
  • Experience with writing tests
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Customer-centric prioritization and data-driven decision making

Benefits For Senior Backend Software Engineer

401k
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
Equity
Education Budget
  • Annual personal growth budget
  • Virtual stock options
  • Hybrid work-from-home policy
  • Discounted public transportation tickets
  • Generous maternity and paternity leave
  • Monthly transport allowance
  • Company pension plan contributions
  • 40 days per year for telecommuting
  • 20% discount on GetYourGuide activities
  • Referral bonuses

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