Front End Engineer (Fixed Term)

KAYAK, a leading global travel search engine and part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is seeking a Frontend Engineer to join their Berlin team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on the checkout flow across various verticals and brands, focusing on creating seamless booking experiences for both leisure and business customers.

The position is based in their Berlin office, requiring at least 3 days per week of in-person work, with a fixed term contract until December 1st, 2026. The role demands strong technical expertise in frontend technologies, particularly React, TypeScript, and modern web development tools. With a minimum requirement of 1+ years of web development experience, the ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in computer science or a related field.

KAYAK offers an impressive benefits package that emphasizes work-life balance and employee wellbeing. This includes flexible work arrangements with up to 20 days of remote work annually, comprehensive mental health support through SpringHealth and HeadSpace, and generous time off policies including 6 weeks of paid vacation. The company also invests in professional development through various learning opportunities and provides practical benefits like free lunches, transportation subsidies, and regular social events.

The role involves collaborating with global teams, participating in feature planning and execution, and maintaining high standards of code quality through testing and automation. The company's culture emphasizes innovation, as evidenced by their journey from a startup to an industry leader. Working at KAYAK means joining a dynamic environment where employees can make significant impacts while contributing to a platform that helps millions of people experience the world through travel.

For the right candidate, this position offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment in one of Europe's most vibrant cities. The role is ideal for someone who wants to contribute to a product used by billions of users while working with cutting-edge frontend technologies in a collaborative, international setting.