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Senior Software Engineer - Marketplace (Full-stack Backend Focus)

GetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences, where travelers discover the best things to do in destinations worldwide.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Travel · E-Commerce

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Marketplace (Full-stack Backend Focus)

GetYourGuide, the leading marketplace for travel experiences, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Marketplace team. This role focuses on full-stack development with an emphasis on backend work (80/20 split), primarily using TypeScript and Node.js. The position involves working on their Server Driven UI backend-for-frontend layer, designing and implementing components that enhance the user experience.

The Marketplace team owns GetYourGuide's mobile and web platforms, aiming to deliver an exceptional customer journey through great user interfaces and rigorous A/B testing. As part of a cross-functional team including engineers, designers, and product managers, you'll contribute to building an unbeatable travel marketplace and seamless booking experience.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software development experience, strong TypeScript proficiency, and expertise in web application development. You'll be responsible for designing scalable solutions, mentoring team members, and driving A/B experiments to improve the platform. The role requires both technical excellence and strong stakeholder management skills, as you'll work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders.

GetYourGuide offers an attractive benefits package including virtual stock options, hybrid work flexibility, education budget, and comprehensive leave policies. Based in Berlin, you'll join a global team of over 800 travel experts and technologists working to create unforgettable experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The company values diversity and evaluates candidates based on skills regardless of background. If you're passionate about travel technology and want to make an impact at a leading travel marketplace, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of travel experiences.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Marketplace (Full-stack Backend Focus)

  • Work in a cross-functional mission team with engineers, designers and analysts
  • Help to enable your mission team to iterate fast and learn about our customers by designing, launching and iterating on A/B experiments
  • Continuously improve our code base, systems and processes
  • Design and develop efficient solutions that can continue to scale
  • Mentor other team members and be involved with hiring
  • Work with Vue.js, TypeScript, Node.js

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Marketplace (Full-stack Backend Focus)

TypeScript
Node.js
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Expertise in web application development using component based frameworks
  • High proficiency in TypeScript
  • Experience designing architecture and deployment of web applications & services
  • Experience with writing tests
  • Ability to turn ideas into fast, reliable and maintainable code
  • Positive, proactive team player who is passionate about their craft
  • Customer-centric prioritization and data-driven decision making
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer - Marketplace (Full-stack Backend Focus)

Education Budget
Equity
Parental Leave
  • Annual personal growth budget
  • Virtual stock options
  • Hybrid work-from-home policy
  • Discounted public transportation tickets
  • Generous maternity and paternity leave
  • Monthly transport allowance (Deutschland ticket)
  • Bonuses for successful employee referrals
  • Company contributions to personal pension plans
  • 40 days per year for telecommuting
  • 20% discount for friends & family on GetYourGuide activities

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